>>From within SQL is it possible to look at the command/query being sent from an application?
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>Yes, you can look at it from SQL Query Profiler. It doesn't come with Express edition, though.
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>You may check Wow, sounds like a thing to get for SQL Express Thread #1380638 Message #1380638, I haven't yet, but plan to try.

See also How to get printed SQL command that was passed Thread #1370295 Message #1370295 if you need it from .NET application.