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