SQL

Running anti-virus software on a server where Microsoft SQL is installed is not recommended. The following Whitelist exception rules should be configured to allow the SQL Server service seamless access.

Exclude database files (MDF, LDF, and NDF)
Exclude the binaries / executable files (sqlservr.exe, SSAS, SSRS, SSIS etc.)
Exclude the library files
Exclude Backup files (full, differential or log)
Exclude Audit and trace files
Exclude Full-Text Catalog
Exclude Analysis, Reporting or Integration Services files
Exclude File Stream