25 March 2011

SQL Server: Application Role (Definitions)

"A SQL Server role created to support the security needs of an application. Such a role is activated by a password and the use of the spsetapprole system stored procedure." (Microsoft Corporation, "SQL Server 7.0 System Administration Training Kit", 1999)

"A SQL Server role created to support the security needs of an application. Using application roles is an alternative to allowing users access to SQL Server 2000. You can create an application role and assign it to a particular application, allowing users who use the application to access SQL Server." (Anthony Sequeira & Brian Alderman, "The SQL Server 2000 Book", 2003)

"This is a special type of role that requires activation using the sp_setapprole stored procedure. This is primarily used to keep users from accessing a database with anything other than a custom application." (Joseph L Jorden & Dandy Weyn, "MCTS Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Implementation and Maintenance Study Guide - Exam 70-431", 2006)

"A SQL Server role used by the application, instead of the user, to authenticate against a database solution." (Marilyn Miller-White et al, "MCITP Administrator: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Optimization and Maintenance 70-444", 2007)

"A SQL Server role used by the application, instead of the user, to authenticate against a database solution." (Victor Isakov et al, "MCITP Administrator: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Optimization and Maintenance (70-444) Study Guide", 2007)

"A SQL Server role created to support the security needs of an application." (Microsoft, "SQL Server 2012 Glossary", 2012)

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