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Thursday, September 07, 2006

Free Microsoft SQL Server Video Tutorial: Some Dangerous Stored Procedures - xp_cmdshell, sp_OACreate, and sp_enum_dtspackages

Some Dangerous Stored Procedures - xp_cmdshell, sp_OACreate, and sp_enum_dtspackages - download

Right now, on your SQL Server, are stored procedures that certain people could execute that would blue screen (BSOD) your SQL Server's host machine. Seriously. Well, that's part of the story at least. Yes, it's true - xp_cmdshell and sp_OACreate could blue screen your machine but you'd have to be a sysadmin (by default) to execute them. In this video, you'll learn about several dangerous stored procedures and how to neutralize their impact on your system. If security is of utmost importance to you and your team, then this video on SQL Server security and stored procedures is well worth watching

Category: SQL Server Videobooks
Skill Level: 400 (Intermediate - Advanced)
Length: 13:23 (7.22MB)
Source Videobook Entry (Subscriber-only version)

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