I've recently completed an update to the SQL Server 2005 Security Best Practices whitepaper. It's available on the security and compliance website under whitepapers or the direct link is here. Unsurprisingly, its called "SQL Server 2008 R2 Security Best Practices – Operational and Administrative Tasks". Thanks to all the folks who reviewed it. Enjoy.
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