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I'm sorry, but I have to ask: What is your question?
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I'm sorry, but I have to ask: What is your question?

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I have Sys Admins with Admin Rights on a Server. I want to stop/prevent them from installing any instances of SQL on that Server.<br />
Sorry about the dumb initial question.
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I have Sys Admins with Admin Rights on a Server. I want to stop/prevent them from installing any instances of SQL on that Server.
Sorry about the dumb initial question.

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You mean you need to block access on installing the sql on server for specific group of users?
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You mean you need to block access on installing the sql on server for specific group of users?

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I am looking at using AD to stop users from installing Microsoft SQL Server on their PC’s.
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I am looking at using AD to stop users from installing Microsoft SQL Server on their PC’s.

stop users from installing Microsoft SQL Server on their PC’s.

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.