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Asked: 2026-05-16T14:18:06+00:00

I have a database with a rather large number of tables, about 3500, and

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I have a database with a rather large number of tables, about 3500, and an application that needs to access a table list.

On a particular server this takes over 2.5 min to return. 

EXEC sp_tables @table_type="'TABLE'"

I know there are faster ways to do that but sadly I’m not in a position to modify the application and need to find a way to push it below 30 seconds so the application doesn’t throw timeout errors.

So. What, if anything, can I do to improve the performance of this sp within sql server?

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  1. Editorial Team

    I have seen these stored procedures run slow if you do not have the GRANT VIEW DEFINITION permission set on your user account. From what I read, this will cause a security check to occur slowing down the query.

    Maybe a SQL guru can comment on why, if this does help your problem.

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