SQL Server: Fix – The server principal “elevated_user_login” is not able to access the database “my_database” under the current security context

The Error: This error wasted my morning. Although I have solved this issue before, it took a while to google and fix it again. So, this post is for my own edification and reference if for no other reason! --Proc [MyProcedureName] started AT:2020-10-13 09:49:43.4632735Msg 916, Level 14, State 1, Procedure MySchemaName.MyProcedureName, Line 31 [Batch Start …

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PowerShell/dbatools Tip – Clone a login / database user

One of the more frequent requests that a SQL Server DBA receives is to "Clone a login" with all its permissions. For example a request could be Clone BILL_BLACK's login and create a new login JACK_JOHNSON with exactly the same privileges in all databases. Clone AD group login BILLING_APP_ADMINS and create a login for new …