Learn how to use SQL Server Configuration Manager to configure the Database Engine to listen on a specific fixed port other than the default port, 1433. For more information about the default Windows ...

You are following the documented best practices for Windows Server and SQL Server. You are using a dedicated server that runs SQL Server 2008 R2. You are using a single instance of SQL Server that is ...

Pairing your on-prem SQL Server with a cloud-based instance for high availability has its challenges, but they can be overcome. Here’s how. The geographic distribution of cloud data centers makes it ...

Despite the plentiful information in Books Online and on the official “SQL Server 2000 Security” document Microsoft offers online, setting up a truly secure SQL Server remains a difficult task. In ...

Using a series of demos drawn from his latest book, Bill guides you through the maze of issues you'll face as you connect to, manage, and monitor SQL Server instances—including the new SQL Express ...