GK - Blocking the unauthorized use of the SQL Management Console ( or third party tool

Hi to all,
Whenever SQL server is installed onto a server it can be accessed by the SQL
MC and easily registered for use. Whenever someone not authorized installs
the SQL MC or a third party tool with the same capabilities all database con
tent can be altered !! THIS
IS A VERY SERIOUS THREAD !
Is there a way to prevent this?
GKramer
The NetherlandsCan you please elaborate on your concerns? Only users who have been granted
access to SQL Server can connect and access database objects. When SQL
Server is initially installed, only members of the local Administrators
group can connect. Once you grant an account access to SQL Server, they can
use any tool but are limited by the SQL Server permissions you have granted.
Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
"Gkramer" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi to all,
> Whenever SQL server is installed onto a server it can be accessed by the
SQL MC and easily registered for use. Whenever someone not authorized
installs the SQL MC or a third party tool with the same capabilities all
database content can be altered !! THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS THREAD !
> Is there a way to prevent this?
> GKramer
> The Netherlands
>