SQL Server Find Orphan Users Script
Apr 17, 2026 / · 7 min read · sql server security orphan users sys.database_principals sys.server_principals sp_change_users_login database administration sql scripts security audit login management ·Orphaned database users are a common problem after database restores, server migrations, or login deletions. A database user becomes orphaned when its SID does not match any server-level login SID. This script queries sys.database_principals and sys.server_principals to find every orphaned user in a database, and shows …
Read MoreSQL Server User Permissions and Role Memberships
Audit SQL Server Database User Permissions and Role Memberships This script queries the SQL Server system catalog to produce a complete audit of database-level permissions, covering direct object grants to users, permissions inherited through database roles, and permissions granted to the public role — all in a single …
Read MoreSQL Server Object Permissions: Generate GRANT Statements
Aug 8, 2025 / · 5 min read · sql server database security permissions grant statements database administration sql scripts security database objects sysobjects sys.objects ·SQL Server Object-Level Permissions Script: Generate GRANT Statements for Database Security Database security is a critical aspect of SQL Server administration, and managing permissions at the object level can be time-consuming when done manually. This SQL Server script automates the process of generating GRANT …
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