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Sql endpoint access and DB access roles HELP!
Hello Eye0nine ,
Using ALTER ROLE or GRANT in SQL Endpoint
Microsoft Fabric does not support ALTER ROLE in the SQL Endpoint. Unlike traditional SQL Server databases, role management in Fabric is handled through Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) rather than SQL roles. However, you can use the GRANT statement to provide object-level permissions.
For 2nd question, no the default role is not configurable within Fabric SQL Endpoints. Permissions are controlled at the workspace level through Fabric roles:
- Admin, Member, Contributor, Viewer (Read-only access).
Also for the question you asked what is the Default Role:
- If a user does not have explicit permissions, their access is determined by their workspace role (e.g., Viewer role allows read-only access).
- Object-level access can be fine-tuned using GRANT for specific users.
To manage user permissions effectively, you may need to assign workspace-level roles in Microsoft Fabric and then use GRANT for additional fine-grained control.
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Hi Anonymous
Thank you for your response. I appreciate your suggestions. However, I have some concerns regarding the recommended approaches:
Elevated Permissions Beyond Viewer:
Our organization follows strict security policies that restrict end users to Viewer permissions only. This is to prevent unintended modifications or disruptions, as users are only trained to view reports. Granting additional permissions poses a significant risk.Assigning Users to Database Roles via the Fabric UI:
The Fabric UI allows assigning only a limited set of roles, whereas I need to grant SELECT permissions.T-SQL Grant Statement for Elevated Permissions:
The Fabric documentation states:"The shared recipient by default receives 'Read' permission, which only allows the recipient to connect to the SQL analytics endpoint, the equivalent of CONNECT permissions in SQL Server. The shared recipient won't be able to query any table or view or execute any function or stored procedure unless they're provided access to objects within the Warehouse using the T-SQL GRANT statement."
Based on this, it seems possible to grant elevated permissions using T-SQL, but I haven't found any examples demonstrating how to do this. Additionally, the users I have shared the Dataverse with do not appear in the SQL endpoint, so assigning them a custom role isn't an option either.
Granting Contributor or Member Access to the Fabric Workspace:
Unfortunately, this is not feasible at the moment.Using Service Principals or Power BI Security Groups:
Implementing this solution would take months since service principals and security groups are managed by different teams within our organization.
Given these constraints, do you have any alternative solutions or guidance on how to proceed?
s.
Hi Eye0nine ,
Thank you for your detailed explanation. Since Microsoft Fabric does not support direct SQL logins or database role assignments, users must be granted access through the Fabric UI first.
To allow users with Viewer permissions to query data via the SQL endpoint, consider the following:
- Fabric allows the use of T-SQL GRANT statements to provide SELECT access to specific tables or schemas, enabling granular control over data access. However, before granting these object-level permissions, users must first have access to the Warehouse in Fabric. Without this prerequisite, the GRANT statements will not take effect.
- To ensure users appear in the SQL Endpoint, verify they have the necessary Fabric workspace permissions and explicit access. Without proper permissions, users may not be recognized within the SQL environment.
- To manage permissions efficiently, use Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security groups rather than assigning access to individual users. This method simplifies administration, ensures consistency, and makes user access management easier at scale.
- If accessing the SQL endpoint is difficult, an alternative is to share a Power BI dataset. This allows users to view and analyze the data without needing direct SQL access, simplifying access management while maintaining security.
I have also included the Microsoft documentation as a reference for better understanding:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/data-warehouse/security#granular-security
I hope my suggestions give you good idea, if you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out.
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