Connecting Excel to SQL Server safely means a narrow read-only view, a scoped login, controlled refresh load, and no saved password in the workbook.
sp_refreshsqlmodule: Refreshing Views and Procedures After a Table Change
Use sp_refreshsqlmodule to refresh changed table dependencies, inspect stale view columns, and protect stable contracts with schema binding.
SQL SERVER – Stored Procedure to display code (text) of Stored Procedure, Trigger, View or Object
Need to display code of a stored procedure, trigger, view or function? The system stored procedure sp_helptext prints the text of any unencrypted object.
SQL SERVER – Restrictions of Views – T SQL View Limitations
SQL Server views come with many rules, like ANSI_NULLS and QUOTED_IDENTIFIER being on. My list of view limitations, corrected with help from Ben Taylor.