Introduction
This chapter discusses how to create and manage user accounts. It also discusses how to implement and manage security. I think that you will find SQL Server's account management model and security model easy to use and understand. SQL Server provides built-in security and data protection. Its security features are trustworthy and relatively easy to administer. By taking advantage of SQL Server's security features, you can create a secure database that prevents unauthorized access and allows data modification to occur in a controlled and orderly manner.
TIP
The following is a listing of guidelines and resources to help you secure SQL Server:
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