How do I revoke permissions in SQL Server?

How do I revoke permissions in SQL Server?

To revoke permissions in SQL Server, you can use the REVOKE statement. For example: REVOKE SELECT ON dbo.TableName FROM UserName; This will remove the SELECT permission from the specified user on the specified table.

Can I revoke multiple permissions at once?

Yes, you can revoke multiple permissions in a single statement. For example: REVOKE SELECT, INSERT ON dbo.TableName FROM UserName; This will revoke both SELECT and INSERT permissions.

What happens if I revoke permissions that are inherited?

If you revoke permissions that are inherited, the user will lose those permissions. However, if they have explicit permissions granted, those will remain unless revoked as well.

Is there a way to check current permissions before revoking?

Yes, you can check current permissions using the fn_my_permissions function or by querying the sys.database_permissions view.