This post will explore industry-standard techniques to securely store passwords. Let us learn about Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords.
SQL SERVER – Generating Secure Passwords
We’ll explore industry guidelines for complex passwords and implement them in an SQL Server stored procedure to generate secure passwords.
SQL SERVER – Generating Complex Passwords with T-SQL
The client needed a robust method for generating complex passwords directly within their SQL Server database. Let us see today.
SQL SERVER – Setting up a Robust Password Policy
Today’s topic of Setting up a Password Policy often emerges during my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check consultations.
Unlock SQL Login Without Changing the Password
Unlock SQL login accounts without a new password: switch CHECK_POLICY off and on. See the lockout, the fix, and what to do when MUST_CHANGE blocks it.
CHECK_POLICY and CHECK_EXPIRATION for SQL Logins
Audit CHECK_POLICY and password expiration for SQL logins, inspect LOGINPROPERTY evidence, and plan safe service-account exceptions.
SQL SERVER – Generating Fixed Width OTP Values with Cryptographic Randomness
A Random Function for a six-digit code needs suitable randomness and deliberate formatting. A reader wanted codes for new app registrations.