db_owner

Members of the db_owner fixed database role can perform all configuration and maintenance activities on the database.

Important

In SQL Server 2005, members of the db_owner fixed database role can drop a database. This is a change of behavior from earlier versions.

See Also

Reference

Database-Level Roles

Concepts

Permissions of Fixed Database Roles

Other Resources

sp_dbfixedrolepermission (Transact-SQL)
sp_helpdbfixedrole (Transact-SQL)
Security Considerations for Databases and Database Applications

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance