Microsoft has confirmed that a hacker who successfully exploits a zero-day SQL vulnerability could gain system administrator privileges. Here’s how to fix it.

Security analysts last week warned of a self-propagating worm targeting Microsoft Corp.’s SQL Server software. The worm, called SQLSnake, scans for and attacks Internet-connected SQL Server accounts ...

I'm rebuilding our SQL 2000 box and trying to figure out the best way to configure the permissions settings. The first question is whether to use a local or domain account for the SQL service account.

Microsoft SQL Server installation is simple when system requirements and edition choices are planned.Choosing the right authentication mode, such as ...

Security analysts are warning of a self-propagating worm targeting Microsoft Corp.’s SQL Server software. The worm scans for and attacks Internet-connected SQL Server accounts that aren’t protected by ...

SQL Server manages this by creating an account in the database as well. You don't have to make the account names the same, but you'll save yourself a huge amount of stress by keeping everything the ...