SQL Server Configuration Manager is a tool that allows you to manage the security settings of your SQL Server instances, services, and network protocols. In this article, you will learn how to use ...

For reference, access to databases running on Microsoft SQL Server is achieved via Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). On the Windows Server running the SQL Server-instance: Open "SQL ...

SQL Server is a popular database management system that runs on Windows servers. However, like any software, it can encounter various issues that affect its performance, availability, or security.

The Surface Area Configuration tool is history. It was a one-stop tool for enhancing the security of a database server, saving the time of figuring out how to enable various features. You can still ...

In [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] Configuration Manager, expand SQL Server Network Configuration, and then click Protocols for <instance name>. In the details pane, double-click TCP/IP. On the IP Addresses ...

I can use SQL Server Configuration Manager to have a look – all green arrows, great. I can also connect using SQLCMD and run a few queries. So I launch SQL Server Management Studio and…oh no!