What is re-enabling Ole Automation Procedures?

  • Hello experts,

    I'm trying to disable (0) Ole Automation Procedures via sp_configure. But each time I do so, the next day the setting has been re-enabled (1).

    I've tried a SQL trace but didn't catch it. Maybe I need to revise the trace. And there may be a Windows policy in place doing this but our Systems team hasn't found which one it could be.

    Does anyone know how I can pinpoint the process that is re-enabling this setting?

    Thanks for any help.

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  • check the sql server errorlog file

     

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  • What events are you capturing in the trace?

    as pointed out already the sql server error log or windows application log will contain details, the error log event in the default trace will also show the host and user who ran the configuration change

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  • Check the following:

    a) Facets in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):

    In SSMS, you can navigate to the server instance, right-click, and select “Facets.” Look for the “Surface Area Configuration” facet, where you’ll find the OleAutomationEnabled property. Ensure it’s set to “False” to disable Ole Automation Procedures.

    b) Scheduled Jobs or Scripts

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