SQL SERVER 2008 – Enable xp_cmdshell
— To allow advanced options to be changed EXEC sp_configure ‘show advanced options’, 1 GO —- To update the currently configured value for advanced options. RECONFIGURE GO —- To enable the feature. EXEC sp_configure ‘xp_cmdshell’, 1 GO —- To update the currently configured value for this feature. RECONFIGURE GO Alternative way 1. Click the Start button. 2. Select All Programs. 3. Navigate to the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 folder. 4. Right Click on Server
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