Service Accounts
SQL Server service accounts are part of the security and operational design of a database environment. These articles examine permissions, access requirements, privilege decisions, and the risks that can develop as responsibilities change over time.
When Permissions Outlive Their Context in SQL Server
Most SQL Server permissions begin with a perfectly reasonable decision. An application needs access to another database, a service account requires additional rights for a deployment, or an administrator receives broader permissions while a migration is in progress. At that point, the reason is probably known, and there may even ...
