Throwback Thursday: February 12, 2026

In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we review one of the most important concepts in SQL Server security: role-based access control.

Throwback Thursday: February 12, 2026

With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.

That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.


Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

Role-based SQL Server Security
There are many reasons to implement SQL Server roles even if you use Windows Authentication with Active Directory security groups.

Wisdom from Around the Web

Hardening SQL Server: A Practical Checklist for Production Environments, by Syed Faysal Ali

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All original code samples by Mike Wolfe are licensed under CC BY 4.0