You can encrypt all incoming connections to [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] or enable encryption for just a specific set of clients. For ...

After completing both the procedures documented in [Step 1: Configure SQL Server to use certificates] (configure-sql-server-encryption.md#step-1-configure-sql-server-to-use-certificates) and [Step 2: ...

When configuring the SQL Server for remote access, you must allow certain ports and programs through the firewall to ensure clients can connect to the database securely. Before we begin, make sure you ...

I want to enable notifications for SQL Agent for my backup jobs.I configured database mail and that works, it sent me a test message.However, when I go to tell the SQL Agent to use it, it sees ...

Pairing your on-prem SQL Server with a cloud-based instance for high availability has its challenges, but they can be overcome. Here’s how.