LogMeIn - Remote Access Software

LogMeIn - Remote Access Software and Remote Control Software

I LOVE free stuff. As an MCT, I've had a free 1 year trial to GoToMyPC - a really cool and easy to use remote access software. I've had it installed on my home computer and can easily access it from ANY java enabled web browser. Unfortunately, my year is almost up. So, I've been looking for reasonable alternatives (GoToMyPC is 20 bucks a month!!!). I think I've found it ...

LogMeIn took me all of 5 minutes to install and get configured ... and it seems to work very well - especially for free. If you have the need to access your home computer from work or vice versa you should definitely check this out!

Threat profiliing Microsoft SQL Server

Threat profiliing Microsoft SQL Server

This document is an excellent overview of the security vulnerabilities with SQL Server. This is a must read for any dba out there that is trying to decide which authentication mode to use.

Personally, I rarely recommend using SQL Server Authentication. I've seen developer's tell their dba they MUST use SQL Server Authentication for programming - only because all the examples you see in books and online use "sa" with no password. I am shocked at the number of systems I have seen setup this way. Don't fall into this trap. Take the extra time to learn how to use Windows Authentication via code. This article should open your eyes to the real threats.