Define SQL Server Surface Area Configuration Tool?

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1. Define SQL Server Surface Area Configuration Tool?

SQL Server 2005 contains configuration tools such as a system stored procedure called sp_configure or SQL Server Surface Area Configuration tool (for services and features) in order to enable/disable optional features as needed. Those features are usually installed as disabled by default. Here is the list of the features that can be enabled using the tool:

xp_cmdshell
SQL Server Web Assistant
CLR Integration
Ad hoc remote queries (the OPENROWSET and OPENDATASOURCE functions)
OLE Automation system procedures
System procedures for Database Mail and SQL Mail
Remote use of a dedicated administrator connection

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