[FIXED] how could I find the roles and permissions in sql server having administrative privileges

Issue

I want find the roles and permissions in sql server having administrative privileges

Solution

1. Old style using IS_SRVROLEMEMBER :

   SELECT   name,type_desc,is_disabled
   FROM     sys.server_principals 
   WHERE    IS_SRVROLEMEMBER ('sysadmin',name) = 1
   ORDER BY name
   

2. Using sys.server_role_members

   SELECT 'Name' = sp.NAME
   ,   sp.is_disabled AS [Is_disabled]
   FROM sys.server_role_members rm
   JOIN    sys.server_principals sp ON rm.member_principal_id = sp.principal_id
   WHERE rm.role_principal_id = SUSER_ID('Sysadmin')
   
   

Reference: SQL SERVER – Query to Get the List of Logins Having System Admin (sysadmin) Permission

Answered By - Alexander Volok

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