What is the difference between Windows login and SQL login?

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Windows Authentication means that the identity is handled as part of the windows handashaking and now password is ever 'out there' for interception. SQL Authentication means that you have to store (or provide) a username and a password yourself making it much easier to breach. 10 нояб. 2011 г.

Why is Windows authentication more secure than SQL authentication?

It uses a password hash which isn't as secure as true encryption. Using windows authentication allows for an easier separation of duties. A security team can handle the Active Directory users and passwords while all the SQL Server admin has to do is grant the existing ID necessary permissions.

A Login is an identity used to connect to a SQL Server instance. A User allows you to log into a SQL Server database and is mapped to a Login.

Windows authentication means the account resides in Active Directory for the Domain. SQL Server knows to check AD to see if the account is active, password works, and then checks what level of permissions are granted to the single SQL server instance when using this account.

What is the difference between Windows Server and SQL Server?

The primary difference between SQL Server and Windows Server is what they're made for: SQL Servers store raw data, while Windows Servers allow you to store documents like images, projects, spreadsheets, or Word documents.

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