# Az - SQL Persistence

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## SQL

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### Common Persistence Techniques

- Compromise SQL credentials or create an SQL user (enabling SQL auth if needed)
- Assign a compromised user as Entrad ID administrator (enabling Entra ID auth if needed)
- Backdoor in the VM (if SQL VM is used)
- Create a FW rule to maintain access over the SQL database


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