SQL Server 2014 with PowerShell Cookbook
What is PowerShell?
PowerShell is an extremely flexible and powerful system for automation of tasks and a scripting language created by Microsoft. There are many Microsoft applications, like Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SharePoint are now equipped with PowerShell cmdlets that allow for seamless and automated integration.
SQL Server database experts are also able to use PowerShell to make database tasks easier with built-in cmdlets enhanced SQLPS module as well as the adaptable SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) or through leveraging any of the widely accessible .NET classes.
About the book SQL Server 21314 and PowerShell V5 Cookbook
SQL Server 21314 and PowerShell V5 Cookbook is a collection of an easy-to-follow and practical guide for busy database professionals. There are more than 150 recipes included in the book, and it’s guaranteed to find one you can immediately use!
Start with the basic subjects to get you started using SQL Server and PowerShell scripts and then move on to more advanced topics that will assist you in managing and governing those SQL Server databases.
The book’s first few chapters explain how to use SQL Server settings and objects that include the exploration of databases, creating objects setting server settings and performing inventory reports.
The book dives into administration-related issues like backup and restore as well as managing security. Additionally, developments as well as Business Intelligence (BI)-specific topics are covered, such as how to use SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) as well as SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
A brief PowerShell tutorial is also available in Appendix A that the database professional can utilize to refresh their knowledge or as a periodic reference material.
It is packed with more than practical, ready-to-use scripts SQL Server 2014 with PowerShell V5 Cookbook is the most reliable guide to the automation and management of SQL Server.
This book covers over 150 real-world examples to simplify management of databases and automate repetitive tasks and increase your efficiency
The book contains a variety of suggestions, guidelines and explanations of what and when to use PowerShell cmdlets and WMI SMO .NET class, and other components.
It gives easy-to-follow and practical recipes that will assist you in getting the most value from SQL Server and PowerShell
Takeaway from SQL Server 2014 with PowerShell Cookbook
- Examine database objects and run queries across several servers
- Control and monitor the performance of SQL Server services and accounts
- Use CLR assemblies XML or BLOB object created in SQL
- Set up and manage SSIS packages as well as SSRS reports
- Backup and restore databases
- Make a list of the database properties along with server configuration parameters
PowerShell is a powerful tool for streamlining and automating SQL Server tasks. PowerShell is a powerful range of cmdlets, and it is fully integrated into Microsoft’s .NET framework. Its scripting capabilities are powerful and flexible, which allows you to make automation easier and integration across various Microsoft apps and parts.
The book begins by introducing the new features that are available in SQL Server 2014 and PowerShell Version 5 and installing SQL Server. The book will teach you about basics SQL Server administration tasks and learn the security aspects like authentication modes and the assignment of permissions.
Then, you’ll look at different methods of backing to as well as restore the databases as well as complete advanced administration tasks like working with policies, Filetables, and SQL audits.
The following section of the book focuses on more complex HADR tasks like the shipping of logs and mirroring data and then guides you on how to design your server to utilize BLOB, XML, and JSON.
The next step is to learn more about what SQL Server has to offer in its BI stack. This comprises SSRS reports as well as SSIS, the SSIS package, as well as the SSAS cmdlet as well as the database. Snippets that are not specifically related to SQL Server will allow you to complete tasks efficiently using SQL servers.
Near the conclusion in the book, you’ll discover some helpful information, such as an PowerShell tutorial for new users as well as a few commonly-used PowerShell as well as SQL Server syntax, and several internet resources. Then, you’ll be able to build the SQL Server Sandbox of your choice. These concepts will assist you handle your administration tasks.
Presentation of Chapters
SQL Server 2014 with PowerShell V5 Cookbook is a book with an emphasis on examples, which provides step-by step instructions for completing certain SQL Server tasks using PowerShell.
Every recipe includes a detailed analysis of the process or design decisions made, as well as more details about the specific task in being performed. Workscripts are included for each example in order to let you begin to learn immediately.
The book can be read in a series, chapter by chapter, or you can pick the topics you want now.
For whom this book is ideal for?
If you’re an SQL Server database professional (DBA developer, developers, or BI developers) who would like to utilize PowerShell for automation, integration and simplify the tasks of database management, this book is perfectly suitable for you.
An understanding of scripting prior to reading this book would be helpful, however it’s not required.
This book SQL Server 2014 with PowerShell Cookbook will help you establish solid foundations to make comfortable with PowerShell and SQL Server. It will enable you to write more complicated programs for your everyday tasks.
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