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To configure SQL Server auditing, create a Server Audit that defines where events are written (a file or the Windows event log), add a Server Audit Specification for instance-level events or a Database Audit Specification for object-level access, then enable both. This guide gives the T-SQL for each step.
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SQL Server uses a layered key hierarchy to protect data at rest. Learn how each level works, why it matters for recovery, and how it supports compliance requirements.
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