How to catch database calls without Profiler ?

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How to catch database calls without Profiler ?

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July 30, 2010 at 7:33 am

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We are not given sysadmin permissions on some server, but we need to get all database calls from a certain application, like stored procedure names along with their parameters as well as timing.
Is it possible through some DMVs or maybe DBCCs ?
Thanks

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Andy Hogg SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4585 More actions · Answer 1

Hi,

I think that you should be able to run Profiler if you are just given the "Alter Trace" permission.

You do not need to be a SysAdmin.

Hope that helps.

SQL Guy 1 SSCoach Points: 15979 More actions · Answer 2

But unfortunately, we are not given APTER TRACE permissions.

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 3

Ask for it? Or ask the DBA to set up the traces for you. That's about the only way you're going to get what you need.

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Andy Hogg SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4585 More actions · Answer 4

I agree with Gail.

I believe that in SQL Server 2000 it was necessary to be a member of the sysadmin role in order to use Profiler.

In SQL Server 2005 onwards, to their credit Microsoft, have listened to customers' feedback and granularised the permissions required to run Profiler.

Now it is very easy for your DBA to grant the ability for you to utilise this tool without compromising security.

Srinivas Sista SSC Enthusiast Points: 193 More actions · Answer 5

HI,

weher do we find this roles Alter trace is it either Database roles or server role.

Thanks,

Srinivas

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 6

Neither, it's a permission

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqltools/thread/ccd281ca-b975-4107-8224-b1f57fa5163e