Learn how to use SQL Server Configuration Manager to configure authentication modes, service accounts, encryption options, and firewall rules for your SQL Server instance.

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 ...

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 ...

One of the most useful features in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager is its reporting engine. Installing it can get a little tricky, though. Here's a step-by-step guide.

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 ...

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!