Improving Your Simple Windows Domain for Offensive Testing: Installing MS SQL Server Express on Windows Server 2022 Server Core Edition
Summary
This article details how to set up Microsoft SQL Server Express on a Windows Server 2022 Server Core Edition within a simple Windows Active Directory lab environment. It continues a series focused on building such environments for offensive testing purposes.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The article provides guidance on setting up lab environments for offensive testing, which is beneficial for defenders to understand potential attack vectors and improve their defenses.
Defender Context
Understanding how to configure and harden services like MS SQL Server on server core installations is crucial for defenders. This knowledge helps in identifying misconfigurations that attackers might exploit in lab environments, which often mirror production setups.