How to disable SQL Server Management Studio for a user

Question

Is there a way to prevent users from getting into SQL Server Management Studio so that they can\'t just edit table rows manually? They still need to access the tables by ru

Answer 1

I agree with Jon Erickson as a general rule

• do not allow any users access to the tables, but only allow access through stored procs
• do not allow general user accounts access to stored procs, but only the account your app runs under (whether it's an integrated login or SQL login)