XIA Configuration Server

Automate SQL Server Documentation & Security Audits

XIA Configuration is an agentless SQL Server tool that inventories your entire estate providing automated documentation, compliance reporting, configuration change tracking, and relationship visualization.

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Use our SQL server documentation tool XIA Configuration to automatically document on-premises Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.

Our software uses agentless scanning so no intrusive installs are required.

Automatically generate your SQL server documentation

View a sample SQL instance document generated by XIA Configuration:

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SQL server documentation example generated by XIA Configuration
Automatically generate your SQL server documentation

Full Documentation

The document above provides a concise view of your SQL instance settings. View a zip file with all options included.

Detailed SQL Database Documentation

For detailed information on a single SQL database, view this example document.

View your SQL configuration

View your SQL configuration in a web interface.

Screenshot of the summary of a SQL server in the XIA Configuration web interface
View your SQL server configuration in a web interface

Compliance Benchmark

The SQL compliance benchmark provides a simple overview of security settings against basic security best practices for on-premises installations of SQL.

Screenshot showing the SQL compliance benchmark in the XIA Configuration web interface
Check your SQL security
View Compliance Benchmarks

Inventory

Create an inventory by automatically detecting and scanning Windows machines that are members of an Active Directory domain.

When scanning Windows machines. server roles such as SQL are automatically detected and scanned.

Screenshot of Active Directory search and detection settings in the XIA Configuration Client
Automatically create an inventory of your SQL servers
View Inventory

Relationship Map

XIA Configuration generates a map showing relationships between customers, databases, Windows servers and other items:

Screenshot showing SQL server relationships in the XIA Configuration web interface
View your SQL server relationships

Watch our SQL server audit and documentation software in action

This video demonstrates our SQL server audit and documentation tool XIA Configuration.

A video demonstrating our SQL server audit and documentation software XIA Configuration

Microsoft SQL Server documentation FAQ

Here are answers to the most common questions about documenting Microsoft SQL Server with XIA Configuration.

Does XIA Configuration need an agent installed on the SQL Server?

No. XIA Configuration is a completely agentless SQL documentation tool. It uses SQL Management Objects (SMO) for server data and PowerShell remoting for host information, ensuring no software footprint is left on your production SQL Servers.

Why is Microsoft SQL Server documentation important?

Documenting Microsoft SQL Servers provides a clear record of your SQL Server environment’s structure, permissions, and configurations. This helps IT teams manage changes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Microsoft SQL Server is a core technology that underpins other essential platforms and applications.

How does this software help with security audits?

The software automates the collection of SQL logins, database users, and object permissions. By providing a snapshot of your security state, including surface area configurations and encryption settings, it helps IT teams to quickly prepare evidence to help demonstrate compliance during formal audits.

Can XIA Configuration document multiple Microsoft SQL Servers?

Yes. XIA Configuration supports documenting multiple Microsoft SQL Servers, giving administrators a unified view across complex environments.

Can I automate Microsoft SQL Server documentation updates?

Yes. You can schedule recurring scans to automatically capture changes and keep documentation current. Each run maintains version history, so you can track changes over time without manual effort.

What export formats are available for Microsoft SQL Server documentation?

Documentation can be exported to both PDF and Microsoft Word formats, making it easy to share, review, and include in audit packs or compliance reports.

Does XIA Configuration Server support Microsoft SQL Servers operating in Microsoft Windows Failover Clusters?

Yes. XIA Configuration Server supports clustered Microsoft SQL Servers and also provides in-depth documentation of Microsoft Windows Failover Clusters.