ImpersonateClient Property (SQL-DMO)

The ImpersonateClient property exposes the security context for nonadministrative users executing xp_cmdshell.

Applies To

Syntax

object.ImpersonateClient [= value]

Part	Description
object	Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value	True or False

Remarks

xp_cmdshell, a Microsoft® SQL Server™ system stored procedure, executes an operating system command, returning any results of command execution as text.

If True, xp_cmdshell runs in the security context of the client connection.

If False, xp_cmdshell runs in the security context of SQL Server Agent. The default is False.

Data Type

Boolean

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetImpersonateClient(LPBOOL pRetVal);

HRESULT SetImpersonateClient(BOOL NewValue);