Recover Your SQL Server sa Password

[@timwitort6013]

Clearest walkthrough I've seen on recovering and updating the sa password. Well done.

[@jamesramos1211]

when running sqlcmd I get this error.... sqlcmd: error: microsoft odbc driver 17 for sql server : login failed for user

[@ESAMALMITHALI]

Thanks , it's Helpful

[@sonegury445]

"I just hacked sql" thanks. We fell into a 'IT guy got hit by bus' scenario and SA password was nowhere to be found. cheers.

[@crjason09]

Hello, after using the command "CREATE LOGIN" i got this error msg 15247 level 16 state 1 line 1 user does not have permission to perform this action. Can you help me?

[@jyothistjohn3240]

same message, i also got. My scneario is sa(admin) is locked out, I'm trying to restore it.

[@jyothistjohn3240]

please help, "CREATE LOGIN" i got this error msg 15247 level 16 state 1 line 1 user does not have permission to perform this action. Can you help me?

[@chattoronkaadda4342]

Hi sir, can you tell me sql 2012 server sa default password???

[@DeridderEvelien]

your a life saver thx it works