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SQL Server 2005 Login Security - CHECK_POLICY and CHECK_EXPIRATION setting, how it affects the password policy?

Published 30 April 8 3:53 AM | SSQA.net

Adding password complexity and password expiration to SQL Server logins is one of best feature I quote for SQL Server version 2005 onwards, similarly such password complexity policies are designed to deter brute force attacks by increasing the number...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, security, feature, password, best practice, trustworthy, computing, logins, policies, settings, check_policy, check_expiration

SQL Server logins - enforce Password Expiration and policies

Published 7 January 8 1:11 PM | SSQA.net

Here is a quick snippet on enabling a SQL login to password expiration and password policies as per the Windows server: Open the SQL Server 2005 Management Studio. In the left pane, go to the desired server and navigate to the Security folder and expand...

Filed under: sql server, security, windows, BOL, password, best practice, authentication, books online, policy, logins, sql authentication

Best Practices: Upgrading Cluster SQL Server from 2000 to 2005 version - are you worried?

Published 16 November 7 4:53 AM | SSQA.net

I know it sounds easy to upgrade a SQL Server Cluster environment from 2000 to 2005 version, as easy it mentioned within the Books Online for SQL Server 2005. When I have performed for the first time, my first thought was (do we need that or take out...

Filed under: sql server, restore, high availability, backup, security, upgrade, best practices, cluster, 2000, 2005, detach, attach, data files, logins