Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course shows users how to plan the security policies for a SQL Server 7 installation.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Assess whether to use Microsoft Windows NT or Microsoft SQL Server accounts
Decide whether to use the Windows NT group structure for a SQL Server 7.0 installation
Plan the use and structure of SQL Server roles
Assess whether to map Windows NT groups directly into a database or use SQL Server logins
Choose which NT accounts will be used to run SQL Server services
Plan an n-tier application security strategy and determine whether to use application roles or other mid-tier security mechanisms such as Microsoft Transaction Server
Plan the security requirements for linked databases

Topics: 
SQL Server Authentication Methods
Using Windows NT Groups
Planning the Use of SQL Server Roles
Developing a Security Strategy
Other Security Issues

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.