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XCCDF
MS SQL Server 2014 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000456-DB-000390
SRG-APP-000456-DB-000390
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000456-DB-000390
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Software updates to SQL Server must be tested before being applied to production systems.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>While it is important to apply SQL Server updates in a timely manner, it is also incumbent upon the database administrator and/or system administrator to ensure that their deployment will not interfere with the operation of the database and its applications. Other than in emergency situations, SQL Server updates must be applied to appropriately configured non-production systems, and the resulting version of SQL Server assessed for correct operation.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>