Jan 11, 2011 · Logically, sa user is sysadmin and has full permissions. ... you can grant execute premission on sp_creatediagram stored procedure to someone who needs to create the diagram; you can grant execute alter, rename or drop permisson as well.

Feb 13, 2025 · To use Database Diagram Designer it must first be set up by a member of the db_owner role (a role of SQL Server databases) to control access to diagrams. Each diagram has one and only one owner, the user who created it.

Although any user with access to a database can create a diagram, once the diagram has been created, the only users who can see it are the diagram's creator and any member of the db_owner role. Ownership of diagrams can only be transferred to members of the db_owner role.

Aug 23, 2019 · Logged in as the DBO I create a database diagram in the Database Diagrams folder. Then I log in with only read permissions on the database and I can't see the diagram in the folder. What permission(s) do I need to be able to read the diagram, no edit?

Nov 16, 2010 · In SQL 2008, Is it a way to grant permission to developer for view and create database diagrams without giving them dbo permission? To take credentials to create db. Diagram, Try this query: TT. You need to change database owner to be able to create database diagrams. To change the database owner: Then refresh databases in object explorer in SSMS.

Nov 22, 2024 · Every SQL Server securable has associated permissions that can be granted to a principal. Permissions in the Database Engine are managed at the server level assigned to logins and server roles, and at the database level assigned to database users and database roles.

Aug 21, 2006 · Although any user with access to a database can create a diagram once it has been created, the only users who can see it are the diagram's creator and any member of the db_owner role.

Feb 1, 2013 · To grant 'view diagrams' permissions to a role or login , grant execute permissions on. dt_getobjwithprop_u. dt_getpropertiesbyid_u . This will allow viewing of the diagrams only with no...

Apr 17, 2019 · Anyone any ideas on how to allow users to see all diagrams without having db_owner access? It is frustrating that the diagramming tool built into SSMS hasn't evolved in any...

In this blog post, we will explore a SQL query that allows you to list all database users with Permissions in SQL Server. As a DBA you must be able to identify which users have access to specific databases and what permissions they possess. Before we dive into the SQL query, first let’s clarify the concepts of database users and permissions.