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Module signing on WindowsForum.com covers the practice of digitally signing code modules, such as drivers and stored procedures, to establish trust and enforce security boundaries. Discussions include using certificate-based module signing in Amazon RDS for SQL Server as an alternative to the unsupported TRUSTWORTHY property, allowing stored procedures to access other databases with precise permissions. The tag also relates to Windows security features that require signed drivers and binaries, helping IT professionals and developers understand how signing affects deployment, updates, and system integrity. Troubleshooting topics may address signing errors, certificate management, and compatibility issues in enterprise environments.
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    Amazon RDS SQL Server Replaces TRUSTWORTHY With Module Signing

    Amazon RDS for SQL Server administrators who have relied on TRUSTWORTHY to make stored procedures reach into another database now have an AWS-supported path that keeps the permission boundary at the procedure level: certificate-based module signing. AWS documented the approach on August 24...