As a SQL Server DBA, managing user access and permissions is crucial. Often, users belong to Active Directory (AD) groups that grant them access to the SQL Server instance. Knowing which users belong to which groups helps you…
UDL file for SQL connectivity check A UDL (Universal Data Link) file is a text file that stores connection information for a data source. UDL files can be used to test connectivity to a variety of data sources, including SQL Serv…
Certificates are an essential component of SQL Server's security infrastructure. They are used to protect sensitive data, secure connections, backups and authenticate users. In this article, we will explore how to back up a…
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is a feature of SQL Server that provides encryption at the database level. TDE encrypts the data and log files of a database so that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access.…
