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MS SQL Server 2014 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Database software directories, including SQL Server configuration files, must be stored in dedicated directories, separate from the host OS and other applications.

    When dealing with change control issues, it should be noted, any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system and/or application can potentially have sign...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SQL Server must have the publicly available AdventureWorks sample database removed.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizatio...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Distributed Replay Client software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Distributed Replay Controller software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the Data Quality Client software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the Data Quality Services software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the Client Tools SDK software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the Management Tools software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must have the Filestream feature disabled if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Unused database components that are integrated in SQL Server and cannot be uninstalled must be disabled.

    SQL Server is capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operat...
    Rule Medium Severity

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