Welcome to ThatInfraDba.com
I've had the privilege of sharing my knowledge about SQL Server security, infrastructure hardening, and compliance at conferences and events across Europe and the US for a few years now. Standing on stage, connecting with the community, and diving deep into the challenges we all face. It's been an incredible journey, but there's always been a limitation: I can only reach the people in that room.
It's time to change that.
Why This Site?
This site is my answer to a simple question: How can I share what I've learned with more people, more consistently, and in more depth?
Conference sessions are fantastic for introducing concepts and sparking conversations, but they're constrained by time. A 60-minute session can only scratch the surface of complex topics like Kerberos delegation, Always Encrypted implementation challenges, or building security compliance automation. Here, I can go deeper. I can take the time to walk through real-world scenarios, share the lessons learned from years in the trenches, and provide the detailed technical guidance that doesn't fit in a slide deck.
What You'll Find Here
📝 In-Depth Blog Posts
Articles exploring SQL Server security challenges and solutions. We're talking deep dives... the kind where we roll up our sleeves and get into the PowerShell scripts, the T-SQL queries, and the Active Directory configurations that make things actually work in production.🎤 Presentation Materials
All my conference presentations, demos, and code samples in one place. No more hunting through multiple conference websites or expired download links. If I've presented it, you'll find it here.📅 Speaking Schedule
Want to catch a session in person? Check out my schedule to see where I'll be speaking next. I'd love to meet and chat about your SQL Server security challenges.🛠️ Open Source Projects (Coming Soon)
Here's what I'm really excited about: I'm working on some open-source tools or free-to-use resources focused on SQL Server security which I'm going to share here.These aren't just theoretical exercises. They're tools I wish I'd had during my years managing SQL Server infrastructures, built from real-world requirements and battle-tested scenarios. I'll be sharing more details in upcoming posts, but expect to see the first releases soon.
The Philosophy
SQL Server security shouldn't be a mystery. It shouldn't be something you only think about after a breach or during an audit. And it definitely shouldn't be something that only "security experts" understand.
My goal with this site is simple: make SQL Server security accessible, actionable, and practical. Whether you're a DBA who's been tasked with "making things more secure," an infrastructure engineer trying to understand why Kerberos keeps breaking, or a developer who needs to implement encryption without sacrificing performance, this content is for you.
Danny de Haan
SQL Server Security Enthusiast
Solutions Engineer @ Redgate Software