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How to clone master user permissions in Amazon RDS for SQL Server

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This article shows how to clone the master user permissions in Amazon RDS for SQL Server to a new login account. It explains the process of creating a stored procedure that generates a script to clone the login, server-level permissions, and database-level permissions of the master user account.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Solution overview
  • Prerequisites
  • Creating a stored procedure
  • Running the stored procedure
  • Copying and running the generated script
  • Cleanup steps

The article provides a solution to clone the master user account with minimal permissions required, adhering to the principles of least privilege and security best practices.

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