Alina is preparing to scan a microsoft sql server database server for open ports. what port should she expect to find supporting the database service?

Alina should use Port 1433 port. It is the only port that is open on the desktop computer and hosts the Database client application.

Explanation:

Port 1433 is the default port for the Database server. It is a socket number for SQL. Alina should use TCP 1433 to connect the database engine: SQL Server Management Studio to manage SQL Server instances across the internet.

Is it secure?

No port is secure. You have to make it secure by your restrictions on access to it.

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