Aug 28, 2025 · Learn how to install certificates in various SQL Server configurations. Examples include single instances, failover clusters, and Always On availability groups.

Dec 31, 2024 · Learn how to configure a trusted SQL Server SSL certificate and how applications can access SQL databases with step by step instructions.

Jul 28, 2025 · Certificates serve two major purposes: First, TLS Certificates facilitate the encryption of data between clients and servers - which, in turn, ensures that data is communicated securely and …

Mar 3, 2025 · In this guide, I’ll demonstrate how to prepare and deploy a certificate template for SQL server using Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), enroll for the certificate, and configure …

Apr 20, 2024 · For a DBA, securing SQL Server is a critical aspect of the job. Securing data at rest, data in motion, and data in use (in memory) are all areas a potential attacker could focus on. This month, …

Jul 21, 2025 · When SSMS tries to establish a secure (SSL/TLS) connection to a SQL Server, it checks whether the server’s SSL certificate is trusted by your computer or not. If the certificate is issued by …

Apr 23, 2024 · SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates play a pivotal role in encrypting data as it travels between your SQL Server and client applications. This blog post will delve into the world of SQL …

Aug 26, 2025 · This article describes certificate requirements for SQL Server and how to check if a certificate meets these requirements.

Nov 18, 2025 · All system-generated certificates have a minimum strength of RSA-3072 in SQL Server 2022 (16.x). The PKCS #12 or PFX format is a binary format for storing the server certificate, any …

Aug 27, 2025 · Learn to export SQL Server certificate and add a private certification authority to the trusted Root Certification Authorities certificate store.