Database Access

SQL Server Access

Secure Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL access with Windows authentication, certificate-based credentials, and comprehensive query auditing for compliance.

Features

Enterprise SQL Server Security

Comprehensive security and access control for Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.

Windows Authentication

Seamless Active Directory integration with automatic Windows auth forwarding and Kerberos support.

Certificate Authentication

Short-lived certificate-based access eliminating static credentials and password sprawl.

Query Auditing

Complete audit trail of all SQL queries with user attribution and session recording.

Just-in-Time Access

Time-bound access requests with automatic expiration and approval workflows.

Azure SQL Support

Native support for Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.

TDS Protocol Security

Protocol-aware proxy with deep TDS inspection and security policy enforcement.

Use Cases

Common SQL Server Access Scenarios

Production Database Access

Grant developers temporary access to production SQL Server instances with full audit logging and automatic credential rotation.

Compliance & Auditing

Meet SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS requirements with comprehensive query logging, session recording, and access reviews.

Third-Party Contractor Access

Provide secure, time-limited SQL Server access to contractors and vendors without sharing passwords or creating permanent accounts.

SSMS & Tool Integration

Use SQL Server Management Studio, Azure Data Studio, and other tools with transparent TigerAccess authentication.

Quick Start

Connect in Seconds

TigerAccess seamlessly integrates with SQL Server Management Studio, Azure Data Studio, and other SQL Server tools. No configuration changes required.

  • Works with SSMS, Azure Data Studio, sqlcmd, and ODBC drivers
  • Support for SQL Server on-premises, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS
  • Automatic Windows authentication and Kerberos forwarding
  • Application connection string compatibility

TigerAccess CLI

# Login to TigerAccess
$ tac login
# List available SQL Server databases
$ tac db ls
sql-server-prod SQL Server sql01.example.com:1433
azure-sql-prod SQL Server prod.database.windows.net
# Connect to SQL Server
$ tac db connect sql-server-prod
# Or get connection info for SSMS
$ tac db config sql-server-prod
Host: localhost
Port: 61234
Auth: Windows Authentication
Security

Zero-Trust SQL Server Access

TigerAccess implements zero-trust security for SQL Server with certificate-based authentication, continuous verification, and comprehensive audit logging. Eliminate static credentials and meet the strictest compliance requirements.

Learn About Zero Trust

Security Benefits

  • Eliminate static database passwords and shared credentials
  • Enforce multi-factor authentication for all SQL Server access
  • Automatic credential rotation with certificate-based authentication
  • Complete audit trail of all queries and data access
  • Session recording for compliance and incident investigation
  • Role-based access control with fine-grained permissions
  • Just-in-time access with approval workflows and time limits
  • Integration with Active Directory and Azure AD for identity
  • Detect and prevent SQL injection attacks with query analysis
  • Automatic revocation of access when employees leave
Integration

How TigerAccess Integrates with SQL Server

TigerAccess acts as an intelligent proxy between your users and SQL Server databases, providing security without disrupting existing workflows.

Protocol-Aware Proxy

Deep TDS protocol inspection and security policy enforcement at the query level.

Automatic Discovery

Auto-discover SQL Server instances in your network and cloud environments.

Identity Integration

Seamless integration with Active Directory, Azure AD, and your existing identity provider.

Supported Environments

SQL Server Versions

  • SQL Server 2016 and later
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • SQL Server on Azure VMs
  • Amazon RDS for SQL Server

Client Tools

  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Azure Data Studio
  • sqlcmd and PowerShell
  • ODBC and JDBC drivers
  • DBeaver, DataGrip, and other IDEs

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