Learn how to use SQL Server Configuration Manager to configure authentication modes, service accounts, encryption options, and firewall rules for your SQL Server instance.

SQL Server Configuration Manager is installed along with installation of SQL Server which you can do by following the steps mentioned earlier. The default path of this utility is C:\Windows ...

In [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] Configuration Manager, in the console pane, select SQL Server Services. In the details pane, right-click SQL Server Agent (server_name) , where server_name is the name of the ...

Windows Firewall’s default function is to block unauthorized connections to protect your system; therefore, configuring it properly on Windows 11 is vital, especially when setting up SQL Server for ...

This article helps you resolve the problem that occurs when you use SQL Server Configuration Manager to restart the SQL Server Agent service after changing the password for the service account.