How to check if I have access to execute xp_cmdshell ?

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Hi,

How to check if I have access to execute the sp_cmdshell in the master database? Is there any specific query for that?

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DhivyaJ

Posted 27-Aug-13 20:28pm

Dhivya.J

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RedDk 28-Aug-13 14:09pm

This?
-- To allow advanced options to be changed.
EXEC sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1
GO
-- To update the currently configured value for advanced options.
RECONFIGURE
GO
-- To enable the feature.
EXEC sp_configure 'xp_cmdshell', 1
GO
-- To update the currently configured value for this feature.
RECONFIGURE
GO

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