Product Review: Security Explorer by ScriptLogic

Recently, I started writing for SQL Server Magazine. A couple of days ago, my first piece for the magazine was posted online. It is a product review of Security Explorer by ScriptLogic. I have just completed the first draft of future article and am beginning work on another.

Excerpt from Article

Security is a source of frustration for DBAs. They’re frequently asked who has what permissions in which databases and servers. Determining this information generally requires custom code and an in-depth understanding of how SQL Server implements security. DBAs are plagued by permissions that aren’t documented carefully and change unexpectedly.

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) has a few visual tools for working with security principals and permissions, but there’s a major gap in the DBA’s toolset. Security Explorer by ScriptLogic, a Quest Software company, fills this gap. It’s more than just a SQL Server tool. You can use it to manage users and permissions across your entire enterprise, including those in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, NTFS, and other systems.

Read the complete article at SQLMag.com >>