How do I search an SQL Server database for a string?

Question

I know it\'s possible, but I don\'t know how.

I need to search an SQL Server database for all mentions of a specific string.

For example: I would like t

Answer 1

You could;

1. Script the database to a single file and search the file for tblEmployees using a text editor. In SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), right click over the database and choose Generate Scripts.
2. Use SSMS 'View Dependencies' by right clicking over tblEmployees to see which other objects are dependent on it
3. Use a free third-party tool such as Redgate Software's SQL Search to search all database objects by name and content by keyword.