Sys.objects on SQL Server Scripts

SQL Server Search Stored Procedure and View Text

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Search Stored Procedure and View Definitions in SQL Server

This script searches the text of stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers in the current database using sys.sql_modules, returning any programmable object whose name or definition contains a given keyword.

Purpose and Overview

Finding which stored procedures, views, or functions reference a specific table, column, or keyword is a routine DBA and developer task. It comes up when renaming a column, tracking down where a piece of business logic lives, auditing who calls a particular table, or investigating the impact of a schema change. SQL Server stores the source definition of every programmable object in sys.sql_modules, making it straightforward to search across all object types in a single query. This script, adapted from the sqlserver-kit community collection by Ed Pollack and Konstantin Taranov, queries sys.sql_modules joined to sys.objects to search both object names and their full definitions, returning results with the object type, schema, and full source text.

SQL Server Object Permissions: Generate GRANT Statements

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 statements for all database objects, making it easier for database administrators to apply consistent permissions across their database schema.

Purpose of the Script

This SQL Server script is designed to automatically generate GRANT permission statements for all user tables and stored procedures in a database. Instead of manually writing individual GRANT statements for each object, this script queries the system catalog to dynamically create the necessary permission commands for a specific database role called SelectInsertUpdateDeleteExecSP.

Generate SQL Server Space Usage Commands for All User Tables

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Generate SQL Server Space Usage Commands for All User Tables

Managing database storage is a critical aspect of SQL Server administration. Understanding how much space each table consumes helps database administrators make informed decisions about maintenance, archiving, and performance optimization. This article explores a powerful T-SQL script that automatically generates space usage commands for all user tables in your database.

The SQL Server Code

1select 'sp_spaceused ' + name + 'go' from sysobjects where type = 'U' order by name

Purpose and Overview

This T-SQL query serves as a time-saving utility for database administrators who need to quickly assess the space usage of all user tables in a SQL Server database. Instead of manually typing sp_spaceused commands for each table, this script automatically generates the complete set of commands ready for execution.

Generate DBCC SHOWCONTIG Commands for All SQL Server Tables

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Generate DBCC SHOWCONTIG Commands for All User Tables in SQL Server

Database administrators frequently need to monitor table and index fragmentation to maintain optimal database performance. This SQL Server script provides an efficient way to generate DBCC SHOWCONTIG commands for all user tables in your database automatically.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this script is to dynamically generate DBCC SHOWCONTIG commands for every user table in a SQL Server database. This eliminates the need to manually write individual commands for each table, saving time and ensuring comprehensive fragmentation analysis across all tables.