Checking what 'DROP' queries were ran on SQL Server
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09-06-2021 - |
Question
Some one keeps dropping tables on one of our database's as soon as I gain access the server. I don't know who this some one is. I have nearly lost my job once because of this person.
So I was wondering is there a way I can check which user ran a query for DROP TABLE my_table
so that I can prove to my boss I am innocent?
Solution
On SQL Server 2005 or newer, you could also investigate DDL triggers which would even allow you to prohibit certain DROP TABLE
statements....
CREATE TRIGGER safety
ON DATABASE
FOR DROP_TABLE
AS
PRINT 'You must disable Trigger "safety" to drop tables!'
ROLLBACK
;
This would basically just prevent anyone from dropping a table
OTHER TIPS
I found this article which may help you.
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