How to Enable XP_CMDSHELL using SP_CONFIGURE

In this tip we will take a look at the step to follow to enable or disable XP_CMDSHELL using SP_CONFIGURE system stored procedure. In order to use XP_CMDSHELL you need to be a system administrator. Read the following article which explains how to allow non-administrators to use XP_CMDSHELL. Error Message Received when XP_CMDSHELL is disabled You would end up getting the below mentioned error message when XP_CMDSHELL is disabled. Msg 15281, Level 16, State 1, Procedure xp_cmdshell, Line 1 SQL Server blocked access to procedure ‘sys.xp_cmdshell’ of component ‘xp_cmdshell’ because…

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How to Disable XP_CMDSHELL using SP_CONFIGURE

It is always considered as a best practice to disable XP_CMDSHELL when not in use. A database administrator can disable XP_CMDSHELL using SP_CONFIGURE system stored procedure. To disable XP_CMDSHELL execute the below mentioned script. Use Master GO EXEC master.dbo.sp_configure ‘xp_cmdshell’, 0 RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE GO EXEC master.dbo.sp_configure ‘show advanced options’, 0 RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE GO

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