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SQL Server 2005 Security

SQL Server 2005 helps you protect data from unauthorized disclosure and tampering. The security functionality in SQL Server includes highly-granular authentication, authorization, and validation mechanisms; strong encryption; security context switching and impersonation; and integrated key management.
Keep Bad Guys at Bay with the Advanced Security Features in SQL Server 2005 Keep Bad Guys at Bay with the Advanced Security Features in SQL Server 2005

Learn about SQL Server security techniques including the principle of least privilege, controlling metadata visibility, separation of users and schemas, and more.

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Securing Your SQL Server 2005 Express Server
Get introduced to SQL Server Express, learn how to install and configure it in a secure manner, plus get information on the basics of SQL Server security.

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