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sa password in registry

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ljspop

ljspop

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Feb 10, 2001
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Hi,

I've read that the sa password is stored in plain text in the registry when entered through Enterprise Manager in SQL Server 7. I tried to simulate this, but could not find a key that had the password I used stored in it. Does anyone know the name of the specific key that stores the password? I would like to include this information in a best practices for security document I am preparing. Also, any links to security tips for SQL Server on the web?

FWIW - the registry thing is fixed in SQL Server 2k per MS.

Thanks in advance for any insight!

Bob Bob Lowell
ljspop@yahoo.com

 
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