Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code SQL Extension Previews Microsoft Fabric Connectivity

Microsoft updated its free MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code with new Fabric connectivity and provisioning features in public preview, alongside GitHub Copilot slash commands and multiple ...
ZDNet

Researchers find stealthy MSSQL server backdoor developed by Chinese cyberspies

Chinese cyberspies have developed malware that alters Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases and creates a backdoor mechanism that can let hackers connect to any account by using a "magic password." ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft warns of brute-force attacks targeting MSSQL servers

Microsoft warned of brute-forcing attacks targeting Internet-exposed and poorly secured Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) database servers using weak passwords. While this isn't necessarily the first time ...
Ars Technica

Migrating Clustered SQL to stand-alone instance on a VM

1. Change registry key SqlCluster in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.x\Setup\ from 1 to 0 2. Disable TCP/IP in Server Network Protocols and enabled Named Pipes from ...