2007-06-12
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Security
2007-06-11
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2007-06-07
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SQL 2005 Symmetric Encryption
One of the more interesting new features with SQL Server 2005 is the native encryption built into the product. Expert SQL crpytographer, Michael Coles, brings us a look at the symmetric keys in SQL Server 2005 and how they can be used to encrypt data and be secured by a certificate.
2007-08-24 (first published: 2007-05-11)
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2007-04-17
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2007-04-12
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2007-04-06
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2007-03-29
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Securing the SA Account in SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2005 has greatly changed the security paradigm for SQL Server DBAs. The sa account still exists, but for many tasks
you can now avoid using it. New author Ken Johnson brings us some ides for properly securing this highly privileged account.
2008-02-20 (first published: 2007-03-14)
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2007-03-13
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Backup to Immutable Storage
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