Checklist Summary:

This document is derived from research conducted utilizing the SQL Server 2000 environment on Windows 2000 servers and desktops and Windows 2003 servers. This document provides the necessary settings and procedures for the secure installation, setup, configuration, and operation of an MS SQL Server 2000 system. With the use of the settings and procedures in this document, an SQL Server 2000 database may be secured from conventional �¢??out of the box�¢?� threats. Recognizing the nature of security cannot and should not be limited to only the application the scope of this document is not limited to only SQL Server 2000 specific settings or configurations, but also addresses backups, archive logs, �¢??best practices�¢?� processes and procedures that are applicable to general software and hardware security.

Checklist Role:

• Database Server

Known Issues:

Proper use of the Recommendations requires careful analysis and adaptation to specific user requirements. The Recommendations are not in any way intended to be a quick fix for anyone�¢??s information security needs. It is extremely important to conduct testing of security configurations on non-production systems prior to implementing them on production systems.

Target Audience:

Database System Administrators

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed

Testing Information:

Not provided.

Regulatory Compliance:

Not provided.

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Refer to Known Issues.

Disclaimer:

Differs for Public and Private consumers, please read disclaimer information from the CIS web site located at: http://www.cisecurity.org/sub_form.html

Product Support:

Not provided.

Point of Contact:

windows-feedback@lists.cisecurity.org

Sponsor:

Not provided.

Licensing:

Differs for Public and Private consumers, please read licensing information from the CIS web site located athttp://www.cisecurity.org/sub_form.html

Change History:

Updated URL - 7/26/19
Archive - 8/31/23

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NIST checklist record last modified on 08/31/2023