What Is Read Only in Sql Server

A read-only database allows users to read but not modify data. You can set the database to READ_ONLY in T-SQL using ALTER DATABASE: ALTER DATABASE MyDatabase SET READ_ONLY; You can also set the database to read-only from the Object Explorer in SQL Server Management Studio.

What is read only in SQL?

READONLY is a T-SQL keyword, but only in the context of passing table variables to stored procedures. In the context of this query, it’s just another identifier.

How do I keep SQL Server in read only mode?

  1. Right-click database you need to mark as read-write.
  2. Select “Properties”
  3. In the “Database Properties” window select “Options” tab.
  4. Scroll down and find “State” tab, go to “Database Read-Only” statement and select “False”
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