Summary
SQL Server 2017 introduces the following new dynamic management views (DMVs) and dynamic management functions (DMFs):
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sys.dm_os_enumerate_fixed_drives
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sys.dm_os_enumerate_filesystem
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sys.dm_os_file_exists
The above DMVs and DMFs are currently enabled by default, this update allows you to disable them by using the following T-SQL statement:
sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1;
GO
RECONFIGURE;
GO
sp_configure 'SMO and DMO XPs', 0;
GO
RECONFIGURE
GO
Similarly, you may enable those DMV and DMFs by using the following T-SQL statement:
sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1;
GO
RECONFIGURE;
GO
sp_configure 'SMO and DMO XPs', 1;
GO
RECONFIGURE
GO
More information
This update is included in Cumulative Update 1 for SQL Server 2017.
About SQL Server 2017 builds
Each new build for SQL Server 2017 contains all the hotfixes and security fixes that were in the previous build. We recommend that you install the latest build for SQL Server 2017.
References
Deprecated Database Engine Features in SQL Server 2017
SMO and DMO XPs Server Configuration Option
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