How to Cheat at Securing SQL Server 2005 [Paperback]

The perfect book for multi-tasked IT managers responsible for securing the latest version of SQL Server 2005.

SQL Server is the perfect product for the How to Cheat series. It is an ambitious product that, for the average SysAdmin, will present a difficult migration path from earlier versions and a vexing number of new features. How to Cheat promises help in order to get SQL Server secured as quickly and safely as possible.

• Provides the multi-tasked Sys Admin with the essential information needed to perform the daily tasks
• Covers SQL Server 2005, which is a massive product with significant challenges for IT managers
• Emphasizes best-practice security measures

1: Introduction: Security Why Worry about It?
2: Surface Area Reduction
3: Roles
4: Authentication
5: Granular Access
6: Schemas
7: Password Policies
8: SQL Agent Roles
9: Administrative Roles
10: Auditing Triggers
11: Data Encryption
12: Securing Reporting/Analysis ServicesThe perfect book for multi-tasked IT managers responsible for securing SQL Server!Mark Horninger , A+, Net+, Security+, MCSE+I, MCSD, MCAD,MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP, MCPD is President and founder of Haverford Consultants Inc.( http://www.haverford-consultants.com/ ), located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. He develops custom applications and system engineering solutions, specializing primarily in Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft BackOffice products. He is also an adjunct professor at Kaplan University in the Web department. He has over 15 years of computer consulting experience and has passed 50+ Microsoft Certified Exams. During his career Mark has worked on many extensive and diverse projects including database development, application development, training, embedded systems development and Windows NT and 200x projectl³ˆ