Using PowerShell to Manage SQLServer
This article provides a practical example of how Powershell can be used by DBAs.
2011-04-06
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PowerShell
Paging Doctor Powershell
Use Powershell to create a single script that checks over your server and every SQL instance on it to help pinpoint problems.
2014-04-11 (first published: 2011-04-04)
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Restore and Relocate Database Files Using PowerShell
I was recently asked a question on restoring a database using PowerShell with the following requirements
Take a database backup file...
2011-03-16
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Is Microsoft neglecting SMO?
Phil Fator, the self-confessed wild man of T-SQL, finally comes clean: he's a secret PowerShell user. But for the DBA, what is PowerShell without SMO? Is Microsoft giving the latter the care and attention it needs?
2011-03-07
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Emailing tempdb Query Results to Paul Randal with PowerShell
I was referred to someone on twitter today who wants to email query results without setting up database mail. I...
2011-02-28
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Importing and Exporting SSIS Packages Using PowerShell
SQL Server PowerShell Extensions (SQLPSX) includes a set of function for working with SSIS which among other things allow you...
2011-02-07
3,226 reads
Powershell to Automate SQL Compare
A question came up on the SQL Server Central Forums, how could you use Red Gate SQL Compare to automate...
2011-02-02
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PowerShell Basics
Powershell. I have seen the word but what is it? This article gives you a basic introduction to what PowerShell is and how you might use it.
2013-02-22 (first published: 2011-01-24)
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Beginning Powershell Companion PDF
Howdy all…as is so often the case, I’m studying something – Powershell – and I’m in need of a reference to help...
2011-01-06
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Powershell Database Backup Script
Learn how to write a script for regular database backups using Powershell and SMO.
2013-05-17 (first published: 2011-01-05)
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Working With Tags in FlashArray using PowerShell
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Using SQL Data Compare from the Command Line with a Project
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Visual Studio Code - SQL Server (mssql) Version 1.17.0 - Encryption By Default
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SQL Table Issue
Hi everyone, In below code I am creating a table and inserting some english...
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