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rb1373
Yak Posting Veteran

93 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-04 : 16:31:50
I just used "osql /L" to find SQL Servers on my network. Most of these are developer machines. From a DBA's perspective, should I be doing anything about them?

Thanks,
Ray

TimS
Posting Yak Master

198 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-04 : 17:07:34
Might wish to verify SP3a and latest hotfix is on them.

Tim S

Edit: Added link to tools http://www.sqlsecurity.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=26
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA

4184 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-04 : 23:13:22
Or removing them if you have a development SQL Server. That's what I did.

MeanOldDBA
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When life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA.
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eyechart
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

3575 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-04 : 23:17:20
yes, I recommend removing all developers as well..



-ec
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA

4184 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-04 : 23:29:17
Removing all development SQL Server server installations....$49.00/ea
Removing all developers....priceless

For everything else....there's India Outsourcing

MeanOldDBA
derrickleggett@hotmail.com

When life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA.
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AndyB13
Aged Yak Warrior

583 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-05 : 02:16:27
quote:
Originally posted by derrickleggett

Removing all development SQL Server server installations....$49.00/ea
Removing all developers....priceless

For everything else....there's India Outsourcing




Beauty is in the eyes of the beerholder
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