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 of possible passwords. When password complexity policy...
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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 it. Expand the Logins folder. Right-click on the...
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The following pages were recently modified. Source: Knowledge Base Product: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition & SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition Notification Contents: New and All Modifications Error message in the SQL Server Errorlog file after you upgrade SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server...
It is very convenient to have your various usernames and passwords stored in your computer system. When you are logging into a web site or application, the information is automatically filled in for you so you don’t have to try to remember what alternate identity you used, or what unique variation...
Your passwords are the keys that keep your personal information and sensitive data locked away. If you choose a password that is easy to guess, like your dog’s name, or your wedding anniversary, anyone who knows anything about you can guess it and those who don’t know anything about you can...
As a DBA you might have come across this situation where you have forgotten the sa password for SQL Server - so what can you do? If you are experienced with such situation then definetly you might have an alternative solution to keep the passwords in safe. The easiest way around this is to logon to the...
As you may be aware using SQL 2005 version you can set PASSWORD EXPIRY policy that can apply the same complexity and expiration policies used in Windows Server 2003 operating system to passwords used inside SQL Server. This functionality depends on the NetValidatePasswordPolicy API, which is only available...