Microsoft SQL Server Privileges or Permissions Simple rules
Example
Granting permission to create tables
USE AdventureWorks;
GRANT CREATE TABLE TO MelanieK;
GO
Granting SHOWPLAN permission to an application role
USE AdventureWorks2012;
GRANT SHOWPLAN TO AuditMonitor;
GO
Granting CREATE VIEW with GRANT OPTION
USE AdventureWorks2012;
GRANT CREATE VIEW TO CarmineEs WITH GRANT OPTION;
GO
Granting all rights to a user on a specific database
use YourDatabase
go
exec sp_addrolemember 'db_owner', 'UserName'
go
