Yes, now that you mention it, I recall AGLP from one of my early 6.5 training courses.

I'm trying to remember when I used to work in a SQL Server 6.5 environment. It's been soooo long, but I remember the SQL Security Manager tool that was...

It sounds like you have to get the executable to run on the DBA's computer (or anyone who creates logins) for this to really be effective. Is that correct?...

Brian, I've read that document, but missed those points about registry security. Thank you.

Very good points, Tom. I think I'll recommend that our organization continue to use Global Groups as a standard. It just seems easier and there...

It makes sense to revoke unnecessary permissions granted to the public role. I may be wrong, but I don't remember reading anything about this in the MS SQL Server...

Tim,

That URL is very good. I read through many of the articles to help fine tune my security policy for our SQL Servers.

And I agree with what you...

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This means that you only have to add the Local Group to SQL Server as a login, instead of several Global Groups....

Hi,

The Database Best Practices link appears to be stale.

I guess that's what we will do. Thanks for the help!

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