Checklist Summary:

The Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) is published as two documents, one covering individual databases and the other addressing the database management system (DBMS) instance. The STIG provides the technical security policies, requirements, and implementation details for applying security concepts to Microsoft SQL Server 2016. This guidance is to be used in conjunction with the applicable Windows and network STIGs to provide comprehensive coverage of pertinent vulnerabilities.

Checklist Role:

• Database Management System

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Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

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Regulatory Compliance:

DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.01

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: [email protected]. DISA will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DoD organizations before inclusion in this document. Approved changes will be made in accordance with the DISA maintenance release schedule.

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[email protected]

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NIST checklist record last modified on 02/13/2026