How to get the list of all database users

Question

I am going to get the list of all users, including Windows users and \'sa\', who have access to a particular database in MS SQL Server. Basically, I would like the list to look

Answer 1

I try to avoid using the "SELECT * " option and just pull what data I want or need. The code below is what I use, you may cull out or add columns and aliases per your needs.

I also us "IIF" (instant if) to replace binary 0 or 1 with a yes or no. It just makes it easier to read for the non-techie that may want this info.

Here is what I use:

SELECT 
    name AS 'User'
  , PRINCIPAL_ID
  , type AS 'User Type'
  , type_desc AS 'Login Type'
  , CAST(create_date AS DATE) AS 'Date Created' 
  , default_database_name AS 'Database Name'
  , IIF(is_fixed_role LIKE 0, 'No', 'Yes') AS 'Is Active'
FROM master.sys.server_principals
WHERE type LIKE 's' OR type LIKE 'u'
ORDER BY [User], [Database Name]; 
GO

Hope this helps.