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SQL Server consolidation and virtualization - hot topic in the industry

Published 12 February 8 5:35 AM | SSQA.net

I have no doubt in stating that Virtualization has become hot topic in the industry now a days, that is leading to consolidate your Database platform using available technologies. The main interest in getting this up is that virtualization can lower overall...

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Changing ports on production SQL Server - things to watch for 1433

Published 7 December 7 12:29 PM | SSQA.net

What is your criteria on assigning ports to SQL Server? Are you leaving them to default 1433? Is your SQL Server is exposed to Internet or any external sources where there is a chance to produce mass attach or run code injection? Every DBA should give...

Filed under: sql server, databases, microsoft, security, best practice, port, 1433, operating system