How to Check if Your Database Server Is Protected Against Meltdown and Spectre
Last week I wrote about the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Today I want to show you how to check if your database server is protected against Meltdown and Spectre.
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SQL Server Guidance to Protect Against Meltdown and Spectre Attacks
Today Microsoft released a KB article to provide guidance for SQL Server installations in response to the Meltdown and Spectre side-channel attacks. You should take the time to review that KB article. Here’s what Microsoft has to say about performance.
