Question of the Day Seven

Aug 9

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Let us continue our question of the day series with day seven.

Where are SQL Server usernames and passwords stored?

SQL Server usernames and passwords are stored in the System Catalog Views: sys,server_principals and sys.sql_logins.  Keep in mind that the passwords are encrypted.

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