Why Invoke-DbaQuery Is My Most-Used dbatools Query

DBA Toolbox

In this blog post, we will audit the dbatools command Invoke-DbaQuery. I will test, review, and evaluate the script based on a series of identical steps. Our goal is to provide insights, warnings, and recommendations to help you use this script effectively and safely. Invoke-DbaQuery is the Swiss army knife of all dbatools commands as … Read more

Enhancing SQL Server Security: Reviewing and Optimizing Audits

Reviewing and Optimizing SQL Server Audits

This post is part of our SQL Server security blog series, 30 SQL Server Security Checks in 30 Days. We’re publishing a new security check every day in the month of June. Visit our sp_CheckSecurity page to learn about our free SQL Server tool you can download and run to check your own server. Audits … Read more

The Case for Auditing Your SQL Server Login Failures

This post is part of our SQL Server security blog series, 30 SQL Server Security Checks in 30 Days. We’re publishing a new security check every day in the month of June. Visit our sp_CheckSecurity page to learn about our free SQL Server tool you can download and run to check your own server. Login … Read more

Understanding and Managing SQL Server Error Log

Understanding and Managing SQL Server Error Log

This post is part of our SQL Server security blog series, 30 SQL Server Security Checks in 30 Days. We’re publishing a new security check every day in the month of June. Visit our sp_CheckSecurity page to learn about our free SQL Server tool you can download and run to check your own server. SQL … Read more

Dedicated Admin Connection (DAC): Your Key to Troubleshooting and SQL Server Security

dedicated admin connection

This post is part of our SQL Server security blog series, 30 SQL Server Security Checks in 30 Days. We’re publishing a new security check every day in the month of June. Visit our sp_CheckSecurity page to learn about our free SQL Server tool you can download and run to check your own server. In … Read more

4 Reasons Why the Owner of SQL Server Agent Jobs Should Not Be User Logins

sql server agent best practices

This post is part of our SQL Server security blog series, 30 SQL Server Security Checks in 30 Days. We’re publishing a new security check every day in the month of June. Visit our sp_CheckSecurity page to learn about our free SQL Server tool you can download and run to check your own server. In … Read more

SQL Server Security Best Practices for Linked Servers

sql server linked servers security

This post is part of our SQL Server security blog series, 30 SQL Server Security Checks in 30 Days. We’re publishing a new security check every day in the month of June. Visit our sp_CheckSecurity page to learn about our free SQL Server tool you can download and run to check your own server. SQL … Read more