How to Enable SQL Server Authentication and SA Login | Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to create and configure a user authentication login in SQL Server. Whether you're a beginner or a developer setting up a local environment, enabling SQL Server Authentication and the SA account is essential for database access.
🚀 What you’ll learn in this video:
→ How to enable the SA (System Administrator) account in SSMS.
→ Setting and confirming a secure SQL Server password.
→ Switching from Windows Authentication to Mixed Mode Authentication.
→ Restarting SQL Server Services using Configuration Manager.
→ Testing your connection with the new credentials.
💻 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Locating the SA Account in SSMS
1:09 - Enabling the Login & Setting Password
2:08 - Enabling Mixed Mode Authentication
2:38 - Restarting SQL Server Services
3:18 - Testing the SQL Login
3:48 - Conclusion & Wrap Up
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