How to clear the existing names in USER NAME drop down list in Sql Server...
Hi, We have Sql Server 2008R2 clustered instance running in 2 nodes with Windows 2008R2 SP1 operating system. I would like to know how I could clear the existing names in the USER NAME drop down...
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cant seem to open 2019 server firewall ports
Hello,can't seem to open port 1433 on the 2019 firewallalthough we added the required rule for incoming traffic on all profiles for port 1433even disabling the firewall cant seem to open the port on...
View ArticleHow to obtain SIDs of Sql Server installed NT Service Accounts
I am using WMI to obtain members of server local groups, as well as the SIDs of the members. The WQL queries work for members that are local users, local groups, AD domain users and AD domain groups....
View ArticleSupport for FIPS 186-3/4 in SQL Server 2016 and newer
Hello,We are trying to use Transparent Database Encryption on MSSQL 2016 with integration of Gemalto's Luna HSM running in FIPS mode (FIPS 186-3/4), unfortunately, we have encountered an issue where...
View ArticleClone sql database user
In my sql server 2016 version, I just restored a database from another server that had an older OS. Old server was already retired and we got rid of. Users in the database has different access to...
View ArticleSQL TDE Key Question
I went through the docs document to set up SQL Server TDE Extensible Key Management by using Azure Key Vault. I have a question: how to rotate the key without destroying the SQL database?
View ArticleTDE regenerate key
ALTERDATABASEENCRYPTIONKEYREGENERATEWITHALGORITHM = { AES_128 | AES_192 | AES_256 | TRIPLE_DES_3KEY } | ENCRYPTIONBYSERVER { CERTIFICATEEncryptor_Name | ASYMMETRICKEYEncryptor_Name } [ ; ] if we alter...
View Articlesa account frequently getting expired
This sql server is managed instance in VM hosted in Ms Azure. the password of sa account getting frequently expired and once modified working again.
View ArticleHow to Disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1
Hi, we made a security test scan and we need to disable TLS 1.0.Where we migth disable TLS 1.0?We made that by TLS 1.0 and 1.1...
View ArticleRemote Access Security
HOA=Home Owners Assoc.POS=Point of Sale SystemI maintain a website for a HOA in Mexico. The website is hosted by a hosting service located in the USA The HOA utilizes a local POS system that they use...
View ArticleInherited SQL Server Security
So I am mainly a BI guy...SSRS...SSIS...Our DBA recently resigned and guess who got tasked with SQL Server Security.Can anyone provide me a good means to understand users and roles and General SQL...
View ArticlePermission in SQL Server
Hi team,We have very small team and don't have dedicated DBA i need your help to create account with minimum privileges to do following.Requirement: Create a SQL Login and DB user in Database ABC where...
View ArticleHow to configure security for PolyBase
I'm installing SQL Server 2019 on a new production machine and would like to know the security considerations for having this feature. This will be a "stand alone" server instance. Right now we don't...
View Articleaccess via ssms from local machine to remote server (sql instance)
hi guys,i am abit confuse as in according to cis security benchmark https://www.cisecurity.org/benchmark/microsoft_sql_server/1 of the hardening point to ensure is to disable (unchecked) allow remote...
View ArticleEnsure 'xp_cmdshell' Server Configuration Option is set to '0'
Hi,Our Security team got following security vulnerability in our production database. Database version is SQL Server 2017.Ensure 'xp_cmdshell' Server Configuration Option is set to '0' 1) Please let us...
View Article[Announcement] SQL server related Forums will be migrated to a new home on...
This SQL Server related Forum will be migrated to a new home on Microsoft Q&A!We’ve listened to your feedback on how we can enhance the forum experience. Microsoft Q&A allows us to add new...
View ArticleHow to generate audit reports that includes all user permissions to...
Here is the format I am looking for fullname,adloginname,email to be fetched from Active Directory, rest comes from a databaseFullName AdLoginame DBusername user_type permissions email...
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How to import TDE certificate stored in Azure Key Vault?
Hello,I have exported my on-prem SQL Server TDE certificate both the .cert and .pvk files. I have also converted them into .pfx format and uploaded to Azure Key Vault. I can't seem to figure out how...
View ArticleQuery on sp_password permissions
Hi, Env: MS MSQL 2017I would like to create 3 local accounts for SQL :1. Normal read only account2. Admin account (non-SA or does not have Control Server permissions)3. An account to have a capability...
View ArticleID which is primary key is lost when deleted
Hi, I have an sql database created using Microsoft SQL Server Management StudioID which is primary key is lost when deleted where the ID is a primary key and is automatically updated every time a new...
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