>You can call xp_cmdshell (not sure if it is exact name) from a stored procedure. You can probably do it from a trigger but haven't tried that one. The user context needs to have access to this extended sp from the master db.
Thanks, I'll file that away. It may be useful for something else, but in this instance we were able to use SQL security roles to do what was needed without (mis)using the triggers.
Dan LeClair
www.cyberwombat.comSET RANT ON - The Wombat BlogLife isn’t a morality contest and purity makes a poor shield. - J. Peter MulhernDisclaimer: The comments made here are only my OPINIONS on various aspects of VFP, SQL Server, VS.NET, systems development, or life in general, and my OPINIONS should not be construed to be the authoritative word on any subject. No warranties or degrees of veracity are expressed or implied. Void where prohibited. Side effects may included dizziness, spontaneous combustion, or unexplainable cravings for dark beer. Wash with like colors only, serve immediately for best flavor.
