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Improving Web Application Security: Threats and - CGISecurity

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Chapter 18: Securing Your Database Server 509SQL Server Installation ConsiderationsBefore taking steps to secure your database server, know the additional componentsthat are present on a Windows 2000 Server after SQL Server is installed.What Does SQL Server Install?When you install SQL Server, a number of Windows services are installed in additionto program <strong>and</strong> data files. By default, program <strong>and</strong> data files are located in the\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\ directory. Table 18.1 shows the services <strong>and</strong>folders that are created.Table 18.1 SQL Server Installation DefaultsItem DetailsServices MSSQLSERVERMSSQLServerADHelperMicrosoft SearchSQLSERVERAGENTFolders\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\mssql\binn (program files)\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\mssql\data (data files including .mdf, .log, <strong>and</strong> .ndf)\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\tools (shared tools/books online)\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\mssql\logs (error logs)\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\mssql\backup (backup files)\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\mssql\jobs (temp job output files)For named instances, the instance name is used in the file path:\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$InstanceName\binn\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$InstanceName\dataSQL Server Installation RecommendationsIf you are building a new database server from scratch, there are a number ofconsiderations to take into account before installing SQL Server. Also, it is a good ideato perform a custom installation of SQL Server so you can select the most secureinstallation options.

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