SQL Server 2008 has some great new features. One of them is the new auditing capability. Now we can audit at the server, database and table level according to specifications provided by the DBA.

Still, SQL Server 2000 does conform with the C2-level auditing required by certain government users. Let’s take a quick look at the evolution of SQL Server auditing, then dive into its capabilities.

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Additionally, Microsoft will subject SQL Server 2005 to the federal government’s Common Criteria certification from the National Security Agency. Common Criteria certification carries a more ...

Despite the plentiful information in Books Online and on the official “SQL Server 2000 Security” document Microsoft offers online, setting up a truly secure SQL Server remains a difficult task. In ...

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Auditing was made an integral part of the SQL Server from version 2008 onward, enforcing strict business rules, minimizing risks and tightening security.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows administrators to configure database security flexibly, and supports the U.S. government certification for C2-level installations in sensitive environments.