CHAPTER 24
Triggers
SQL Server supports three types of triggers. The first type is made up of DDL (data definition language) triggers, which fire in response to a DDL statement being executed, such as CREATE, ALTER, or DROP. You can use DDL triggers for auditing or for limiting DBA activity. The second type, logon triggers, fire when a session to the instance is established. You can use these triggers to stop a user from establishing a connection to an instance. The final type, DML triggers, fire as a result of a DML (data manipulation language) statement being executed, such as an INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statement. Developers use DML triggers ...
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