9.9 - Monitoring SQL Server instances with TLS 1.2 enabled

Requirements:

1. The default SQL Server ODBC driver should be installed on the monitored machine where TLS 1.2 is enabled.
2. FIPS should be enabled on the monitored machine where TLS1.2 is enabled. This is to be done using the following steps:
   1. Press Windows Key+R to open the Run dialog.
   2. Type gpedit.msc into the Run dialog box (without the quotes) and press Enter.
   3. Navigate to “Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options” in the Group Policy Editor.
   4. Locate the “System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing” setting in the right pane and double-click it.
   5. Set the setting to “Enabled” and click “OK.”