Identity and Access Control (Database Engine)

SQL Server includes various methods and tools to configure security for users, services and other accounts to access the system. This page provides links to help you locate the information that you must have to work with Principals (users and login accounts), Roles (groups of Principals), securable objects (Securables) and permissions.

  • Securing SQL Server
    Provides a general overview of the process for how to help secure the SQL Server platform, and working with users and securable objects.

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