Copy-DbaDatabase -Source sql2014 -Destination sql2022
+```
+
+**Format B: Splat (4+ parameters)**
+```html
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Job = "Daily Maintenance"
+ StepName = "Step 1"
+}
+Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile @splat
+```
+
+**Splat Alignment Rules:**
+- Align all `=` signs vertically
+- Use spaces (not tabs) for alignment
+- Maximum 4-5 parameters in the splat
+- Keep values concise - truncate long strings if needed
+
+### 5. Author Name
+- Extract just the name, no Twitter handles (@username), no URLs
+- If multiple authors, use the first one
+- Example: "Chrissy LeMaire" not "Chrissy LeMaire (@cl)"
+
+### 6. Tags
+- Use the first tag as the PRIMARY tag (highlighted in orange in footer)
+- Include 3-4 relevant tags total in the footer
+- Keep tags short (1-2 words each)
+- Primary tag uses `.tag.primary` class (orange), others use `.tag` class (gray)
+
+
+## Output
+
+Generate the complete HTML file. Save it as: `social-card-{CommandName}.html`
+
+Example filename: `social-card-Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile.html`
+```
+
+## HTML Template (Both Short and Long Commands)
+
+```html
+
+
+
+
+
+ 
+ dbatools
+ {SYNOPSIS}
+ +$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Job = "Daily Maintenance", "Weekly Backup"
+}
+Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile @splat
+```
+
+## Batch Processing Script
+
+To process all commands, use this PowerShell approach:
+
+```powershell
+# Get all public commands
+$commands = Get-ChildItem -Path ".\public\*.ps1"
+
+foreach ($cmd in $commands) {
+ $content = Get-Content $cmd.FullName -Raw
+
+ # Extract command name
+ $commandName = $cmd.BaseName
+
+ # Extract synopsis
+ if ($content -match '\.SYNOPSIS\s*\r?\n\s*(.+?)(?=\r?\n\s*\.)') {
+ $synopsis = $Matches[1].Trim()
+ }
+
+ # Extract author (name only, no twitter/url)
+ if ($content -match 'Author:\s*([^(@\r\n]+)') {
+ $author = $Matches[1].Trim().TrimEnd(',')
+ }
+
+ # Extract tags
+ if ($content -match 'Tags:\s*(.+)') {
+ $tags = $Matches[1].Trim() -split ',\s*'
+ }
+
+ # Extract first example
+ if ($content -match '\.EXAMPLE\s*\r?\n\s*PS C:\\>\s*(.+?)(?=\r?\n\s*\r?\n|\r?\n\s*\.)') {
+ $example = $Matches[1].Trim()
+ }
+
+ # Output for AI processing
+ [PSCustomObject]@{
+ CommandName = $commandName
+ Author = $author
+ Synopsis = $synopsis
+ Tags = $tags
+ Example = $example
+ }
+}
+```
+
+## Taking Screenshots
+
+After generating the HTML files:
+
+1. Open each HTML file in a browser
+2. The card is exactly 1200x628 pixels (Twitter/X optimal size)
+3. Use browser DevTools or a screenshot tool to capture just the card
+4. Save as PNG: `{CommandName}.png`
+
+**Browser screenshot method:**
+1. Open DevTools (F12)
+2. Toggle device toolbar (Ctrl+Shift+M)
+3. Set dimensions to 1200x628
+4. Screenshot the viewport
+
+**Or use a tool like:**
+- Puppeteer/Playwright for automated screenshots
+- html2canvas
+- wkhtmltoimage
diff --git a/social/New-DbaSocialCard.ps1 b/social/New-DbaSocialCard.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..83236b7e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/social/New-DbaSocialCard.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,474 @@
+<#
+.SYNOPSIS
+ Generates social card HTML files for dbatools commands.
+
+.DESCRIPTION
+ Reads the dbatools-index.json file and generates beautiful social card
+ HTML files for each command. Cards are optimized for Twitter/X sharing
+ at 1200x628 pixels.
+
+.PARAMETER CommandName
+ Generate card for specific command(s). Supports wildcards.
+
+.PARAMETER OutputPath
+ Directory to save generated HTML files. Defaults to current directory.
+
+.PARAMETER IndexPath
+ Path to dbatools-index.json file.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+ .\New-DbaSocialCard.ps1 -CommandName "Copy-DbaDatabase"
+
+.EXAMPLE
+ .\New-DbaSocialCard.ps1 -CommandName "Get-Dba*" -OutputPath "C:\cards"
+
+.EXAMPLE
+ .\New-DbaSocialCard.ps1
+ Generates cards for all commands.
+#>
+[CmdletBinding()]
+param(
+ [string[]]$CommandName,
+ [string]$OutputPath = ".\cards",
+ [string]$IndexPath = "C:\github\dbatools\bin\dbatools-index.json"
+)
+
+# Ensure output directory exists
+if (-not (Test-Path $OutputPath)) {
+ $null = New-Item -Path $OutputPath -ItemType Directory -Force
+}
+
+# Read and parse JSON (handle UTF-16 encoding)
+Write-Host "Reading command index from $IndexPath..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+$jsonContent = Get-Content -Path $IndexPath -Raw -Encoding Unicode
+$commands = $jsonContent | ConvertFrom-Json
+
+Write-Host "Found $($commands.Count) commands" -ForegroundColor Green
+
+# Filter commands if specified
+if ($CommandName) {
+ $commands = $commands | Where-Object {
+ $cmd = $_.CommandName
+ foreach ($pattern in $CommandName) {
+ if ($cmd -like $pattern) { return $true }
+ }
+ return $false
+ }
+ Write-Host "Filtered to $($commands.Count) commands matching pattern(s)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+}
+
+# HTML Template
+$template = @'
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ dbatools
+ {{SYNOPSIS}}
+ +{{EXAMPLE_CODE}}
+ 
+ dbatools
+ Adds databases to an Availability Group with automated backup, restore, and synchronization handling.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017a"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "ag1"
+ Database = "db1, db2"
+}
+Add-DbaAgDatabase @splat -Confirm
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a network listener endpoint for an Availability Group to provide client connectivity
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "SharePoint"
+ IPAddress = "10.0.20.20"
+}
+Add-DbaAgListener @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds a replica to an availability group on one or more SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance sql2017a |
+Add-DbaAgReplica -SqlInstance sql2017b
+
+ dbatools
+ Imports X.509 certificates into the Windows certificate store on local or remote computers.
+$splat = @{
+ ComputerName = "Server1"
+ Path = "C:\temp\cert.cer"
+}
+Add-DbaComputerCertificate @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds data files to existing filegroups in SQL Server databases.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2016"
+ Database = "TestDb"
+ FileGroup = "HRFG1"
+ FileName = "HRFG1_data1"
+}
+Add-DbaDbFile @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a database mirroring monitor job that periodically updates the mirroring status for every mirrored database on the server instance.
+Add-DbaDbMirrorMonitor -SqlInstance sql2008, sql2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds database users or roles as members to database roles across SQL Server instances
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "localhost"
+ Database = "mydb"
+ Role = "db_owner"
+ Member = "user1"
+}
+Add-DbaDbRoleMember @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds extended properties to SQL Server objects for metadata storage and documentation
+Add-DbaExtendedProperty -SqlInstance Server1 -Database db1 -Name version -Value "1.0.0"
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds performance counters to existing Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets for SQL Server monitoring.
+Add-DbaPfDataCollectorCounter -ComputerName sql2017 -CollectorSet 'System Correlation' -Collector DataCollector01 -Counter '\LogicalDisk(*)\Avg. Disk Queue Length'
+
+ dbatools
+ Registers SQL Server instances to Central Management Server or Local Server Groups in SSMS
+Add-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2008 -ServerName sql01
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates organizational server groups within SQL Server Central Management Server
+Add-DbaRegServerGroup -SqlInstance sql2012 -Name HR
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds a table or other database object as an article to an existing replication publication.
+$article = @{
+ SqlInstance = "mssql1"
+ Database = "Northwind"
+ Publication = "PubFromPosh"
+ Name = "TableToRepl"
+}
+Add-DbaReplArticle @article
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds logins or server roles to server-level roles for SQL Server security administration.
+Add-DbaServerRoleMember -SqlInstance server1 -ServerRole dbcreator -Login login1
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports computer certificates to disk for SQL Server network encryption backup and disaster recovery.
+Get-DbaComputerCertificate |
+Backup-DbaComputerCertificate -Path C:\temp
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates database backups with flexible destination options and enterprise backup features.
+Backup-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance Server1 -Database HR, Finance
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports database certificates and private keys to physical backup files on SQL Server instances.
+Backup-DbaDbCertificate -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports database master keys to encrypted backup files for disaster recovery and compliance.
+Backup-DbaDbMasterKey -SqlInstance server1\sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports SQL Server Service Master Key to an encrypted backup file for disaster recovery.
+Backup-DbaServiceMasterKey -SqlInstance server1\sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Clears all SQL Server connection pools on the specified computer to resolve connection issues.
+Clear-DbaConnectionPool
+
+ dbatools
+ Resets SQL Server latch statistics counters to establish a fresh performance baseline
+Clear-DbaLatchStatistics -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Clears SQL Server plan cache when single-use adhoc and prepared plans exceed memory threshold
+Clear-DbaPlanCache -SqlInstance sql2017 -Threshold 200
+
+ dbatools
+ Resets SQL Server wait statistics to establish a clean monitoring baseline
+Clear-DbaWaitStatistics -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares SQL Agent Jobs across Availability Group replicas to identify configuration differences.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2016"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "AG1"
+}
+Compare-DbaAgReplicaAgentJob @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares SQL Server Credentials across Availability Group replicas to identify configuration differences.
+Compare-DbaAgReplicaCredential -SqlInstance sql2016 -AvailabilityGroup AG1
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares SQL Server logins across Availability Group replicas to identify configuration differences.
+Compare-DbaAgReplicaLogin -SqlInstance sql2016 -AvailabilityGroup AG1
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares SQL Agent Operators across Availability Group replicas to identify configuration differences.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2016"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "AG1"
+}
+Compare-DbaAgReplicaOperator @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares server-level objects across Availability Group replicas to identify synchronization differences.
+Compare-DbaAgReplicaSync -SqlInstance sql2016 -AvailabilityGroup AG1
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares configuration across Availability Group replicas to identify differences in Jobs, Logins, Credentials, and Operators.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2016"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "AG1"
+}
+Compare-DbaAvailabilityGroup @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a persistent SQL Server Management Object (SMO) connection for database operations.
+Connect-DbaInstance -SqlInstance sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Converts PowerShell objects into .NET DataTable objects for bulk SQL Server operations
+Get-Service |
+ConvertTo-DbaDataTable
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates interactive HTML timeline visualizations from SQL Server job history and backup history data
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql-1"
+ StartDate = "2018-08-13 00:00"
+ EndDate = "2018-08-13 23:59"
+}
+Get-DbaAgentJobHistory @splat -ExcludeJobSteps |
+ConvertTo-DbaTimeline | Out-File timeline.html
+
+ dbatools
+ Converts SQL Server Traces to Extended Events sessions using intelligent column and event mapping.
+Get-DbaTrace -SqlInstance sql2017, sql2012 |
+Where-Object Id -eq 2 |
+ConvertTo-DbaXESession -Name 'Test'
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server Agent alerts from source instance to destination instances
+Copy-DbaAgentAlert -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates SQL Server Agent jobs between instances with dependency validation
+Copy-DbaAgentJob -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies custom SQL Agent categories for jobs, alerts, and operators between SQL Server instances.
+Copy-DbaAgentJobCategory -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies job steps from one SQL Server Agent job to another, preserving job history by synchronizing steps without dropping the job itself.
+$splat = @{
+ Source = "PrimaryAG"
+ Destination = "SecondaryAG1", "SecondaryAG2"
+ Job = "MaintenanceJob"
+}
+Copy-DbaAgentJobStep @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server Agent operators between instances for migration and standardization.
+Copy-DbaAgentOperator -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server Agent proxy accounts from one instance to another.
+Copy-DbaAgentProxy -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates SQL Agent shared job schedules between SQL Server instances for job schedule standardization.
+Copy-DbaAgentSchedule -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies all SQL Server Agent objects and server properties between instances.
+Copy-DbaAgentServer -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates SQL Server backup devices between instances including both device definitions and physical files
+Copy-DbaBackupDevice -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates SQL Server credentials between instances while preserving encrypted passwords.
+Copy-DbaCredential -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates custom error messages and their language translations between SQL Server instances
+Copy-DbaCustomError -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Data Collector collection sets from one instance to another
+Copy-DbaDataCollector -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates SQL Server databases between instances using backup/restore or detach/attach methods.
+$splat = @{
+ Source = "sql2014a"
+ Destination = "sql2014b"
+ Database = "TestDB"
+ BackupRestore = $true
+ SharedPath = "\\fileshare\sql\migration"
+}
+Copy-DbaDatabase @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies CLR assemblies from source databases to destination SQL Server instances
+Copy-DbaDbAssembly -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies database-level certificates from source SQL Server to destination servers, including private keys and master key dependencies.
+$splat = @{
+ Source = "sql01"
+ Destination = "sql02"
+ EncryptionPassword = $cred.Password
+ MasterKeyPassword = $cred.Password
+ SharedPath = "\\nas\sql\shared"
+}
+Copy-DbaDbCertificate @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies Database Mail configuration including profiles, accounts, mail servers and settings between SQL Server instances.
+Copy-DbaDbMail -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Replicates Query Store configuration settings from one database to multiple target databases across instances.
+Copy-DbaDbQueryStoreOption -Source ServerA\SQL -SourceDatabase AdventureWorks -Destination ServerB\SQL -AllDatabases
+
+ dbatools
+ Streams table data between SQL Server instances using high-performance bulk copy operations.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql1"
+ Destination = "sql2"
+ Database = "dbatools_from"
+ Table = "dbo.test_table"
+}
+Copy-DbaDbTableData @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies data from SQL Server views to destination tables using high-performance bulk copy operations.
+Copy-DbaDbViewData -SqlInstance sql1 -Destination sql2 -Database dbatools_from -View dbo.test_view
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server endpoints from source instance to destination instances for migration scenarios.
+Copy-DbaEndpoint -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies custom Extended Stored Procedures (XPs) and their associated DLL files between SQL Server instances
+Copy-DbaExtendedStoredProcedure -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server audit objects from source to destination instances
+Copy-DbaInstanceAudit -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies server audit specifications from one SQL Server instance to another for compliance standardization.
+Copy-DbaInstanceAuditSpecification -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies server-level triggers between SQL Server instances for migration or standardization
+Copy-DbaInstanceTrigger -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates linked servers and their authentication credentials from one SQL Server instance to another
+Copy-DbaLinkedServer -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server logins between instances with passwords, permissions, and role memberships intact
+Copy-DbaLogin -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster -Force
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies Policy-Based Management policies, conditions, and categories between SQL Server instances.
+Copy-DbaPolicyManagement -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies Central Management Server groups and registered server instances between SQL Server instances.
+Copy-DbaRegServer -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server Resource Governor configuration including pools, workload groups, and classifier functions between instances
+Copy-DbaResourceGovernor -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates custom server roles and their permissions between SQL Server instances
+Copy-DbaServerRole -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies SQL Server configuration settings (sp_configure values) from source to destination instances.
+Copy-DbaSpConfigure -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates SSIS catalogs including folders, projects, and environments between SQL Server instances.
+Copy-DbaSsisCatalog -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies startup procedures from master database between SQL Server instances
+Copy-DbaStartupProcedure -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies user-created objects from system databases between SQL Server instances.
+Copy-DbaSystemDbUserObject -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies Extended Event sessions from one SQL Server instance to another, excluding system sessions.
+Copy-DbaXESession -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Copies Extended Event session templates from dbatools repository to SSMS template directory
+Copy-DbaXESessionTemplate
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) capability on SQL Server instances.
+Disable-DbaAgHadr -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on SQL Server databases and removes encryption keys
+Disable-DbaDbEncryption -SqlInstance sql2017, sql2016 -Database pubs
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables SQL Server FileStream functionality at both the service and instance levels
+Disable-DbaFilestream -SqlInstance server1\instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables Force Network Encryption setting in SQL Server Configuration Manager
+Disable-DbaForceNetworkEncryption
+
+ dbatools
+ Makes SQL Server instances visible to network discovery by disabling the Hide Instance registry setting.
+Disable-DbaHideInstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server replication distribution configuration from target instances.
+Disable-DbaReplDistributor -SqlInstance mssql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables replication publishing on SQL Server instances and removes publisher configuration.
+Disable-DbaReplPublishing -SqlInstance mssql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes stored procedures from SQL Server's automatic startup execution list
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "SqlBox1\Instance2"
+ StartupProcedure = "'[dbo].[StartUpProc1]'"
+}
+Disable-DbaStartupProcedure @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables globally running trace flags on SQL Server instances
+Disable-DbaTraceFlag -SqlInstance sql2016 -TraceFlag 3226
+
+ dbatools
+ Closes active SQL Server connections and removes them from the dbatools connection cache
+Get-DbaConnectedInstance |
+Disconnect-DbaInstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Detaches one or more databases from a SQL Server instance with built-in safety checks and validation.
+Detach-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql2016b -Database SharePoint_Config, WSS_Logging
+
+ dbatools
+ Enables HADR service setting on SQL Server instances to allow Availability Group creation.
+Enable-DbaAgHadr -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Enables Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on SQL Server databases
+Enable-DbaDbEncryption -SqlInstance sql2017, sql2016 -Database pubs
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures FILESTREAM feature at both instance and server levels on SQL Server
+Enable-DbaFilestream -SqlInstance server1\instance2 -FileStreamLevel TSql
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures SQL Server to require encrypted connections from all clients by modifying the Windows registry
+Enable-DbaForceNetworkEncryption
+
+ dbatools
+ Enables the Hide Instance setting to prevent SQL Server Browser service from advertising the instance.
+Enable-DbaHideInstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures a SQL Server instance as a replication distributor with distribution database
+Enable-DbaReplDistributor -SqlInstance mssql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures a SQL Server instance as a replication publisher on an existing distributor.
+Enable-DbaReplPublishing -SqlInstance SqlBox1\Instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures stored procedures in the master database to execute automatically when SQL Server service starts
+Enable-DbaStartupProcedure -SqlInstance SqlBox1\Instance2 -StartupProcedure '[dbo].[StartUpProc1]'
+
+ dbatools
+ Enables one or more trace flags globally on SQL Server instances
+Enable-DbaTraceFlag -SqlInstance sql2016 -TraceFlag 3226
+
+ dbatools
+ Grows transaction log files using calculated increment sizes to prevent excessive Virtual Log File (VLF) fragmentation.
+Expand-DbaDbLogFile -SqlInstance sqlcluster -Database db1 -TargetLogSize 50000
+
+ dbatools
+ Extracts binary data from SQL Server tables and writes it to physical files.
+Export-DbaBinaryFile -SqlInstance sqlcs -Database test -Path C:\temp\exports
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports SQL Server credentials to executable T-SQL CREATE CREDENTIAL scripts
+Export-DbaCredential -SqlInstance sql2017 -Path C:\temp\cred.sql
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports SQL Server query results or table data to CSV files with optional compression.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql001"
+ Database = "Northwind"
+ Query = "SELECT * FROM Customers"
+ Path = "C:\temp\customers.csv"
+}
+Export-DbaCsv @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports DACPAC or BACPAC packages from SQL Server databases using the DacFx framework
+Export-DbaDacPackage -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database SharePoint_Config -FilePath C:\SharePoint_Config.dacpac
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL scripts for database role definitions with their complete permission sets and schema ownership
+Export-DbaDbRole -SqlInstance sql2005 -Path C:\temp
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates INSERT statements from table data for migration and deployment scripts
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017"
+ Database = "AdventureWorks2014"
+ Table = "EmployeePayHistory"
+}
+Get-DbaDbTable @splat |
+Export-DbaDbTableData
+
+ dbatools
+ Converts diagnostic query results from Invoke-DbaDiagnosticQuery into CSV or Excel files
+Invoke-DbaDiagnosticQuery -SqlInstance sql2016 |
+Export-DbaDiagnosticQuery -Path c:\temp
+
+ dbatools
+ Extracts execution plans from plan cache and saves them as .sqlplan files for analysis
+Export-DbaExecutionPlan -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Path C:\Temp
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports complete SQL Server instance configuration as T-SQL scripts for migration or disaster recovery
+Export-DbaInstance -SqlInstance sqlserver\instance
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL scripts to recreate linked server configurations with their login credentials.
+Export-DbaLinkedServer -SqlInstance sql2017 -Path C:\temp\ls.sql
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL scripts to recreate SQL Server logins with their complete security context for migration and disaster recovery.
+Export-DbaLogin -SqlInstance sql2005 -Path C:\temp\sql2005-logins.sql
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Set configurations as reusable XML templates.
+Export-DbaPfDataCollectorSetTemplate -ComputerName sql2017 -Path C:\temp\pf
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports registered servers and registered server groups to file
+Export-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2008
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL scripts to recreate SQL Server replication distributor and publication configurations
+Export-DbaReplServerSetting -SqlInstance sql2017 -Path C:\temp\replication.sql
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL CREATE scripts from SQL Server Management Objects for migration and deployment
+Get-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance sql2016 |
+Export-DbaScript
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL scripts for server-level roles including permissions and memberships
+Export-DbaServerRole -SqlInstance sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates SQL script containing all sp_configure settings for SQL Server instance configuration replication and documentation.
+Export-DbaSpConfigure -SqlInstance sourceserver
+
+ dbatools
+ Discovers and exports user-created objects from SQL Server system databases
+Export-DbaSysDbUserObject -SqlInstance server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL scripts to recreate database users with their complete security context including roles and permissions
+Export-DbaUser -SqlInstance sql2005 -FilePath C:\temp\sql2005-users.sql
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates T-SQL creation scripts for Extended Events sessions to files or console
+Export-DbaXESession -SqlInstance sourceserver -Passthru
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports Extended Events sessions as reusable XML templates for SSMS
+Export-DbaXESessionTemplate -SqlInstance sql2017 -Path C:\temp\xe
+
+ dbatools
+ Exports dbatools module configuration settings to a JSON file for backup or migration
+Get-DbatoolsConfig |
+Export-DbatoolsConfig -OutPath '~/export.json'
+
+ dbatools
+ Searches and filters SQL Agent jobs across SQL Server instances using multiple criteria.
+Find-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance Dev01 -JobName *backup*
+
+ dbatools
+ Searches filesystem directories for SQL Server backup files based on age and extension criteria.
+$splat = @{
+ Path = 'C:\MSSQL\SQL Backup\'
+ BackupFileExtension = 'trn'
+ RetentionPeriod = '48h'
+}
+Find-DbaBackup @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Finds dbatools commands searching through the inline help text
+Find-DbaCommand "snapshot"
+
+ dbatools
+ Searches multiple SQL Server instances for databases matching name, owner, or Service Broker GUID patterns
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "DEV01", "DEV02", "UAT01", "UAT02", "PROD01", "PROD02"
+ Pattern = "Report"
+}
+Find-DbaDatabase @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies disabled indexes across SQL Server databases
+Find-DbaDbDisabledIndex -SqlInstance sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies duplicate and overlapping indexes that waste storage space and degrade insert performance
+Find-DbaDbDuplicateIndex -SqlInstance sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database auto-growth and auto-shrink events from the SQL Server Default Trace
+Find-DbaDbGrowthEvent -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies database indexes with low usage statistics that may be candidates for removal
+Find-DbaDbUnusedIndex -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database db1, db2
+
+ dbatools
+ Discovers SQL Server instances across networks using multiple scanning methods
+Find-DbaInstance -DiscoveryType Domain, DataSourceEnumeration
+
+ dbatools
+ Discovers individual Active Directory users within Windows group logins on SQL Server instances.
+Find-DbaLoginInGroup -SqlInstance DEV01 -Login "MyDomain\Stephen.Bennett"
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies database files on disk that are not attached to any SQL Server database instance
+Find-DbaOrphanedFile -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Finds tables and views with similar structures by comparing column names across databases
+Find-DbaSimilarTable -SqlInstance DEV01
+
+ dbatools
+ Searches stored procedure definitions for specific text patterns or regex expressions across SQL Server databases.
+Find-DbaStoredProcedure -SqlInstance DEV01 -Pattern whatever
+
+ dbatools
+ Searches trigger code across server, database, and object levels for specific text patterns or regex matches.
+Find-DbaTrigger -SqlInstance DEV01 -Pattern whatever
+
+ dbatools
+ Finds SQL Server objects owned by users other than sa or dbo, or searches for objects owned by a specific user pattern.
+Find-DbaUserObject -SqlInstance DEV01 -Pattern ad\stephen
+
+ dbatools
+ Searches database views for specific text patterns or regular expressions in their definitions.
+Find-DbaView -SqlInstance DEV01 -Pattern whatever
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies backup history metadata to prepare database restores with different names, paths, or locations
+$History | Format-DbaBackupInformation -ReplaceDatabaseName NewDb -ReplaceDbNameInFile
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves backup history from msdb across all replicas in a SQL Server Availability Group
+Get-DbaAgBackupHistory -SqlInstance AgListener -AvailabilityGroup AgTest1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves availability group database information and synchronization status from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaAgDatabase -SqlInstance sql2017a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the runtime state of databases participating in availability groups across all replicas.
+Get-DbaAgDatabaseReplicaState -SqlInstance sql2017a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) service status for SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaAgHadr -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves availability group listener configurations including IP addresses and port numbers.
+Get-DbaAgListener -SqlInstance sql2017a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves availability group replica configuration and status information from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaAgReplica -SqlInstance sql2017a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent alert configurations from one or more instances
+Get-DbaAgentAlert -SqlInstance ServerA,ServerB\instanceB
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent alert categories and their associated alert counts
+Get-DbaAgentAlertCategory -SqlInstance sql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent job details and execution status from one or more instances.
+Get-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent job categories with usage counts and filtering options
+Get-DbaAgentJobCategory -SqlInstance sql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent job execution history from msdb database for troubleshooting and compliance reporting.
+Get-DbaAgentJobHistory -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves output file paths configured for SQL Agent job steps
+Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile -SqlInstance SERVERNAME -Job 'The Agent Job'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed SQL Agent job step information including execution status and configuration from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaAgentJobStep -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent error log entries for troubleshooting and monitoring
+Get-DbaAgentLog -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent operators with their notification settings and related jobs and alerts.
+Get-DbaAgentOperator -SqlInstance ServerA,ServerB\instanceB
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent proxy accounts and their associated credentials from target instances.
+Get-DbaAgentProxy -SqlInstance ServerA,ServerB\instanceB
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Agent shared schedules with detailed timing and recurrence information.
+Get-DbaAgentSchedule -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent service configuration and status information
+Get-DbaAgentServer -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Availability Group configuration and status information from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves all available collations from SQL Server instances with detailed locale and code page information
+Get-DbaAvailableCollation -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves configured backup devices from SQL Server instances for inventory and management
+Get-DbaBackupDevice -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies tables containing binary columns and their associated filename columns for file extraction operations.
+Get-DbaBinaryFileTable -SqlInstance sqlcs -Database test
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed SQL Server build information including service pack, cumulative update, KB articles, and support lifecycle dates
+Get-DbaBuild -Build "12.00.4502"
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server client aliases from the Windows registry on local or remote computers
+Get-DbaClientAlias
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server client network protocol configuration and status from local or remote computers.
+Get-DbaClientProtocol -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves cached Windows Management and CIM connections used by dbatools commands
+Get-DbaCmConnection
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows system information from SQL Server hosts using WMI/CIM with intelligent connection fallback.
+Get-DbaCmObject win32_OperatingSystem
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves X.509 certificates from Windows certificate stores that can be used for SQL Server TLS encryption
+Get-DbaComputerCertificate
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves comprehensive hardware and system information from Windows computers hosting SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaComputerSystem
+
+ dbatools
+ Returns SQL Server instances currently cached in the dbatools connection pool
+Get-DbaConnectedInstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Returns a bunch of information from dm_exec_connections.
+Get-DbaConnection -SqlInstance sql2016, sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves historical CPU utilization data from SQL Server's internal ring buffer for performance analysis
+Get-DbaCpuRingBuffer -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Correlates SQL Server processes with Windows threads to identify which queries are consuming CPU resources
+Get-DbaCpuUsage -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Credentials configured for external authentication and resource access.
+Get-DbaCredential -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves user-defined error messages from SQL Server instances for auditing and documentation.
+Get-DbaCustomError -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database objects and metadata from SQL Server instances with advanced filtering and usage analytics.
+Get-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves CLR assemblies registered in SQL Server databases for security auditing and inventory management.
+Get-DbaDbAssembly -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves asymmetric keys from SQL Server databases for encryption management and security auditing
+Get-DbaDbAsymmetricKey -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves backup history records from MSDB for analysis and compliance reporting.
+Get-DbaDbBackupHistory -SqlInstance SqlInstance2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database-level certificates from SQL Server databases for security auditing and certificate management
+Get-DbaDbCertificate -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Gets database Check constraints.
+Get-DbaDbCheckConstraint -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database compatibility levels from SQL Server instances for upgrade planning and compliance auditing.
+Get-DbaDbCompatibility -SqlInstance localhost\sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves compression settings, sizes, and row counts for tables and indexes across SQL Server databases.
+Get-DbaDbCompression -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies the oldest active transactions in database transaction logs using DBCC OPENTRAN
+Get-DbaDbDbccOpenTran -SqlInstance SQLServer2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Reads detached SQL Server database files to extract metadata and file structure without attaching them.
+Get-DbaDbDetachedFileInfo -SqlInstance sql2016 -Path M:\Archive\mydb.mdf
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves comprehensive encryption inventory from SQL Server databases including TDE status, certificates, and keys.
+Get-DbaDbEncryption -SqlInstance DEV01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) database encryption keys from SQL Server databases
+Get-DbaDbEncryptionKey -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Calculates the percentage of database extents modified since the last full backup
+Get-DbaDbExtentDiff -SqlInstance SQL2016 -Database DBA
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies Enterprise-edition features currently used in databases that prevent downgrading to Standard edition
+Get-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql2008 -Database testdb, db2 |
+Get-DbaDbFeatureUsage
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves comprehensive database file information including size, growth, I/O statistics, and storage details.
+Get-DbaDbFile -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves filegroup configuration and storage details from SQL Server databases
+Get-DbaDbFileGroup -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database file auto-growth settings and maximum size limits
+Get-DbaDbFileGrowth -SqlInstance sql2017, sql2016, sql2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates file mapping hashtable from existing database for use in restore operations
+$filemap = Get-DbaDbFileMapping -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database test |
+Restore-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql2019 -Database test -FileMapping $filemap.FileMapping
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves foreign key constraints from SQL Server database tables
+Get-DbaDbForeignKey -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves current identity values from tables without reseeding using DBCC CHECKIDENT
+Get-DbaDbIdentity -SqlInstance SQLServer2017 -Database AdventureWorks2014 -Table 'Production.ScrapReason'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves log shipping error details from msdb to troubleshoot failed backup, copy, and restore operations
+Get-DbaDbLogShipError -SqlInstance sql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves transaction log space usage and capacity information from SQL Server databases.
+Get-DbaDbLogSpace -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Database Mail configuration including profiles, accounts, and settings from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbMail -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Database Mail account configurations from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbMailAccount -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Database Mail configuration settings from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbMailConfig -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Database Mail history from SQL Server's msdb database for troubleshooting and compliance
+Get-DbaDbMailHistory -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Database Mail event logs from msdb for troubleshooting email delivery issues
+Get-DbaDbMailLog -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Database Mail profiles and their configuration details from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbMailProfile -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SMTP server configurations from SQL Server Database Mail accounts
+Get-DbaDbMailServer -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database master key information from SQL Server databases
+Get-DbaDbMasterKey -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed buffer pool memory consumption by database and page type for performance analysis.
+Get-DbaDbMemoryUsage -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database mirroring configuration and status for mirrored databases and their witness servers
+Get-DbaDbMirror -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves triggers attached to tables and views across SQL Server databases.
+Get-DbaDbObjectTrigger -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Get orphaned users.
+Get-DbaDbOrphanUser -SqlInstance localhost\sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed page allocation information from SQL Server databases for storage analysis and troubleshooting
+Get-DbaDbPageInfo -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves partition function definitions and metadata from SQL Server databases.
+Get-DbaDbPartitionFunction -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves partition schemes from SQL Server databases for table partitioning management.
+Get-DbaDbPartitionScheme -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Query Store configuration settings from databases across SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaDbQueryStoreOption -SqlInstance ServerA\sql
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database recovery model settings and backup history information from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaDbRecoveryModel -SqlInstance sql2014 -RecoveryModel BulkLogged -Verbose
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database restore history from MSDB for compliance reporting and recovery analysis.
+Get-DbaDbRestoreHistory -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database roles from SQL Server instances for security auditing and permission analysis.
+Get-DbaDbRole -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves all users and nested roles that are members of database roles across SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbRoleMember -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database schema objects from SQL Server instances for inventory, security auditing, and management tasks
+Get-DbaDbSchema -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server sequence objects and their configuration details from specified databases.
+Get-DbaDbSequence -SqlInstance sqldev01 -Database TestDB -Sequence TestSequence
+
+ dbatools
+ Gets database service broker queues
+Get-DbaDbServiceBrokerQueue -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Service Broker services from SQL Server databases for auditing and troubleshooting messaging configurations
+Get-DbaDbServiceBrokerService -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies all databases belonging to a SharePoint farm by querying the SharePoint Configuration database.
+Get-DbaDbSharePoint -SqlInstance sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database snapshots with their source databases, creation times, and disk usage
+Get-DbaDbSnapshot -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database state information including read/write status, availability, and user access mode
+Get-DbaDbState -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves stored procedures from SQL Server databases with detailed metadata and filtering options
+Get-DbaDbStoredProcedure -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database synonyms and their target object mappings from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbSynonym -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves table metadata including space usage, row counts, and table features from SQL Server databases
+Get-DbaDbTable -SqlInstance DEV01 -Database Test1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database-level DDL triggers from SQL Server instances for security auditing and change tracking analysis.
+Get-DbaDbTrigger -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves User Defined Functions and User Defined Aggregates from SQL Server databases with filtering and metadata
+Get-DbaDbUdf -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database user accounts and their associated login mappings from SQL Server databases
+Get-DbaDbUser -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves user-defined table types from SQL Server databases
+Get-DbaDbUserDefinedTableType -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server database views with metadata for documentation and analysis.
+Get-DbaDbView -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed virtual log file (VLF) metadata from transaction logs for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
+Get-DbaDbVirtualLogFile -SqlInstance sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves syntax help and parameter information for DBCC commands
+Get-DbaDbccHelp -SqlInstance SQLInstance -Statement FREESYSTEMCACHE -Verbose |
+Format-List
+
+ dbatools
+ Executes DBCC MEMORYSTATUS and returns memory usage details in a structured format
+Get-DbaDbccMemoryStatus -SqlInstance sqlcluster, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves plan cache memory usage statistics from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbccProcCache -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves session input or output buffer contents using DBCC INPUTBUFFER or DBCC OUTPUTBUFFER
+Get-DbaDbccSessionBuffer -SqlInstance Server1 -Operation InputBuffer -SessionId 51
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves statistics information from tables and indexed views for query performance analysis
+Get-DbaDbccStatistic -SqlInstance SQLServer2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves current session-level SET options and connection settings from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaDbccUserOption -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves default file paths for SQL Server data, log, backup, and error log directories
+Get-DbaDefaultPath -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Maps SQL Server object dependencies and generates creation scripts in proper deployment order
+$table = (Get-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql2012 -Database Northwind).tables |
+Where-Object Name -eq Customers
+$table | Get-DbaDependency
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies deprecated SQL Server features currently in use with their usage counts from performance counters.
+Get-DbaDeprecatedFeature -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves disk space and filesystem details from SQL Server host systems for capacity monitoring and performance analysis.
+Get-DbaDiskSpace -ComputerName srv0042
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server memory dump file information from sys.dm_server_memory_dumps DMV.
+Get-DbaDump -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server endpoints with network connectivity details for troubleshooting and documentation.
+Get-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server error log entries for troubleshooting and monitoring
+Get-DbaErrorLog -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server error log configuration settings including file count, size limits, and storage location
+Get-DbaErrorLogConfig -SqlInstance server2017, server2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Monitors progress and estimated completion times for long-running SQL Server operations
+Get-DbaEstimatedCompletionTime -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves cached execution plans and metadata from SQL Server's plan cache
+Get-DbaExecutionPlan -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves custom metadata and documentation stored as extended properties on SQL Server objects
+Get-DbaExtendedProperty -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Extended Protection authentication settings from SQL Server network configuration.
+Get-DbaExtendedProtection
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves operating system processes spawned by SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaExternalProcess -ComputerName SERVER01, SERVER02
+
+ dbatools
+ Discovers installed SQL Server features and components across multiple servers
+Get-DbaFeature -ComputerName sql2017, sql2016, sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Enumerates files and directories on remote SQL Server instances using xp_dirtree
+Get-DbaFile -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Path E:\Dir1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves FileStream configuration status at both the SQL Server service and instance levels.
+Get-DbaFilestream -SqlInstance server1\instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows firewall rules for SQL Server components from target computers for network troubleshooting and security auditing.
+Get-DbaFirewallRule -SqlInstance SRV1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Force Network Encryption configuration from SQL Server's network settings
+Get-DbaForceNetworkEncryption
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves comprehensive index and statistics information from SQL Server databases for performance analysis and optimization.
+Get-DbaHelpIndex -SqlInstance localhost -Database MyDB
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the Hide Instance setting from SQL Server registry configuration
+Get-DbaHideInstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves installed SQL Server patches from Windows Registry for patch compliance and audit reporting.
+Get-DbaInstalledPatch -ComputerName HiramSQL1, HiramSQL2
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server audit objects from instance-level security auditing configurations.
+Get-DbaInstanceAudit -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves server-level audit specifications from SQL Server instances for compliance and security monitoring
+Get-DbaInstanceAuditSpecification -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server installation dates by querying system tables for compliance auditing and infrastructure tracking.
+Get-DbaInstanceInstallDate -SqlInstance SqlBox1\Instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves comprehensive SQL Server instance configuration properties for auditing and comparison
+Get-DbaInstanceProperty -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server network protocol configuration and status from target computers.
+Get-DbaInstanceProtocol -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves server-level DDL triggers from SQL Server instances for auditing and documentation
+Get-DbaInstanceTrigger -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves instance-level user option defaults that affect new database connections
+Get-DbaInstanceUserOption -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves I/O latency metrics for all database files to identify storage performance bottlenecks
+Get-DbaIoLatency -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed metadata and download links for Microsoft KB updates from the update catalog
+Get-DbaKbUpdate -Name KB4057119
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the last successful DBCC CHECKDB timestamp and integrity status for databases
+Get-DbaLastGoodCheckDb -SqlInstance ServerA\sql987
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves latch contention statistics from SQL Server to identify performance bottlenecks
+Get-DbaLatchStatistic -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves linked server configurations and connection details from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaLinkedServer -SqlInstance DEV01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves linked server login mappings and authentication configurations from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaLinkedServerLogin -SqlInstance sql01 -LinkedServer linkedServer1 -LocalLogin login1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows locale settings from the registry on SQL Server computers for regional configuration analysis.
+Get-DbaLocaleSetting -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server login accounts with filtering options for security audits and access management
+Get-DbaLogin -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Parses IndexOptimize text log files from Ola Hallengren's MaintenanceSolution when database logging is disabled.
+Get-DbaMaintenanceSolutionLog -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Discovers installed SQL Server Management Object (SMO) assemblies and their load status
+Get-DbaManagementObject
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves memory pressure notifications and utilization metrics from SQL Server resource monitor ring buffers.
+Get-DbaMemoryCondition -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Collects memory usage statistics from all SQL Server services using Windows performance counters
+Get-DbaMemoryUsage -ComputerName sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database modules (stored procedures, functions, views, triggers) modified after a specified date
+Get-DbaModule -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves real-time network traffic statistics for all network interfaces on SQL Server host computers.
+Get-DbaNetworkActivity -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the certificate currently configured for SQL Server network encryption.
+Get-DbaNetworkCertificate -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server network protocols, TCP/IP settings, and SSL certificate configuration
+Get-DbaNetworkConfiguration -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves OLE DB provider configurations registered with SQL Server for linked servers and distributed queries
+Get-DbaOleDbProvider -SqlInstance SqlBox1\Instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed information about open database transactions across SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaOpenTransaction -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves comprehensive Windows operating system details from SQL Server host machines.
+Get-DbaOperatingSystem
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows page file configuration from SQL Server host computers for performance analysis.
+Get-DbaPageFileSetting -ComputerName ServerA, ServerB
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Policy-Based Management categories from SQL Server instances for governance and compliance management.
+Get-DbaPbmCategory -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves database subscriptions to Policy-Based Management categories that control automatic policy evaluation.
+Get-DbaPbmCategorySubscription -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Policy-Based Management conditions from SQL Server instances for compliance monitoring and policy evaluation.
+Get-DbaPbmCondition -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Policy-Based Management object sets from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaPbmObjectSet -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Policy-Based Management policies from SQL Server instances for compliance auditing and configuration review.
+Get-DbaPbmPolicy -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the Policy-Based Management store object from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaPbmStore -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves explicit and implicit permissions across SQL Server instances and databases for security auditing
+Get-DbaPermission -SqlInstance ServerA\sql987
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves all Windows performance counters available on local or remote machines for monitoring setup.
+Get-DbaPfAvailableCounter
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Performance Monitor data collectors and their configuration details from local or remote computers.
+Get-DbaPfDataCollector
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves performance counter configurations from Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets.
+Get-DbaPfDataCollectorCounter
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves real-time performance counter samples from SQL Server systems for monitoring and troubleshooting.
+Get-DbaPfDataCollectorCounterSample
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets and their configuration details.
+Get-DbaPfDataCollectorSet
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Performance Monitor templates designed for SQL Server monitoring and troubleshooting.
+Get-DbaPfDataCollectorSetTemplate
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves single-use plan cache usage to identify memory waste from adhoc and prepared statements
+Get-DbaPlanCache -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Power Plan configuration from SQL Server hosts to verify High Performance settings.
+Get-DbaPowerPlan -ComputerName sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows security privileges critical for SQL Server performance from target computers.
+Get-DbaPrivilege -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves active SQL Server processes and sessions with detailed connection and activity information.
+Get-DbaProcess -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Login base\ctrlb, sa
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server product keys from registry data for license compliance and inventory management.
+Get-DbaProductKey -ComputerName winxp, sqlservera, sqlserver2014a, win2k8
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves stored procedures and SQL statements with the highest CPU execution times from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaQueryExecutionTime -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates random test data using predefined templates for development and testing scenarios
+Get-DbaRandomizedDataset -Template Personaldata
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves JSON template files that define column structures for generating realistic test data
+Get-DbaRandomizedDatasetTemplate
+
+ dbatools
+ Lists available data types and subtypes for generating realistic test data during database masking operations
+Get-DbaRandomizedType
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates random data values for SQL Server data types or specialized data patterns for data masking and test data creation
+Get-DbaRandomizedValue -DataType bit
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves registered SQL Server instances from SSMS, Azure Data Studio, and Central Management Server
+Get-DbaRegServer
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves server group objects from SQL Server Central Management Server (CMS) for organized server management.
+Get-DbaRegServerGroup -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a RegisteredServersStore object for managing Central Management Server configurations
+Get-DbaRegServerStore -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Discovers Windows registry root paths for SQL Server instances to enable direct registry configuration access
+Get-DbaRegistryRoot
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed information about replication articles from SQL Server publications.
+Get-DbaReplArticle -SqlInstance mssql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves column-level replication configuration details for SQL Server publication articles.
+Get-DbaReplArticleColumn -SqlInstance sqlserver2019
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves replication distributor configuration and status information from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaReplDistributor -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves replication publications from SQL Server instances, including transactional, merge, and snapshot publications.
+Get-DbaReplPublication -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server replication publisher configuration and status from distribution servers.
+Get-DbaReplPublisher -SqlInstance mssql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves replication configuration and server role information from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaReplServer -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server replication subscription details for publications across instances.
+Get-DbaReplSubscription -SqlInstance mssql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Resource Governor configuration and status from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaResourceGovernor -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the Resource Governor classifier function configured for workload group assignment
+Get-DbaRgClassifierFunction -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Resource Governor resource pools with their CPU, memory, and IOPS configuration settings
+Get-DbaRgResourcePool -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Resource Governor workload groups from SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaRgWorkloadGroup -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server Agent jobs that are currently executing
+Get-DbaRunningJob -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves DDL change history from the SQL Server default system trace
+Get-DbaSchemaChangeHistory -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves server-level security roles and their members from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaServerRole -SqlInstance sql2016a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves server-level role memberships for security auditing and compliance reporting.
+Get-DbaServerRoleMember -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server-related Windows services from local or remote computers.
+Get-DbaService -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server sp_configure settings with default value comparisons for configuration auditing
+Get-DbaSpConfigure -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves spinlock contention statistics from SQL Server's internal synchronization mechanisms
+Get-DbaSpinLockStatistic -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves existing Service Principal Names (SPNs) from Active Directory for SQL Server services
+Get-DbaSpn -ComputerName SQLSERVERA -Credential ad\sqldba
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves environment variables from SSIS Catalog with decrypted sensitive values
+Get-DbaSsisEnvironmentVariable -SqlInstance localhost -Environment DEV -Folder DWH_ETL
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SSIS package execution history from the SSIS catalog database (SSISDB).
+Get-DbaSsisExecutionHistory -SqlInstance SMTQ01 -Folder SMTQ_PRC
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server startup parameters from the Windows service configuration
+Get-DbaStartupParameter -SqlInstance sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves stored procedures configured to run automatically when SQL Server starts up.
+Get-DbaStartupProcedure -SqlInstance SqlBox1\Instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves suspect page records from msdb database for corruption detection and analysis
+Get-DbaSuspectPage -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Returns the TCP port used by the specified SQL Server.
+Get-DbaTcpPort -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Gets TempDB usage for running queries.
+Get-DbaTempdbUsage -SqlInstance localhost\SQLDEV2K14
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies the most resource-intensive cached queries from sys.dm_exec_query_stats for performance troubleshooting
+Get-DbaTopResourceUsage -SqlInstance sql2008, sql2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server trace information including status, file paths, and configuration details
+Get-DbaTrace -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves currently enabled global trace flags from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaTraceFlag -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves uptime information for SQL Server instances and their hosting Windows servers
+Get-DbaUptime -SqlInstance SqlBox1\Instance2
+
+ dbatools
+ Audits comprehensive security permissions across SQL Server instances using DISA STIG methodology
+Get-DbaUserPermission -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Translates wait resource strings into human-readable database object information for troubleshooting
+Get-DbaWaitResource -SqlInstance server1 -WaitResource 'PAGE: 10:1:9180084'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves SQL Server wait statistics for performance analysis and troubleshooting
+Get-DbaWaitStatistic -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed information about currently waiting sessions and their wait types from SQL Server dynamic management views.
+Get-DbaWaitingTask -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves and parses SQL Server error log entries from the file system for analysis and troubleshooting
+$ErrorLogs = Get-DbaWindowsLog -SqlInstance sql01\sharepoint
+$ErrorLogs | Where-Object ErrorNumber -eq 18456
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves shared storage disks available for clustering but not yet assigned to a Windows Server Failover Cluster.
+Get-DbaWsfcAvailableDisk -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Server Failover Cluster configuration and status information for SQL Server high availability environments.
+Get-DbaWsfcCluster -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed information about clustered physical disks from Windows Server Failover Clusters.
+Get-DbaWsfcDisk -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves network configuration details from Windows Server Failover Clustering for SQL Server high availability troubleshooting.
+Get-DbaWsfcNetwork -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves network interface configuration from Windows Server Failover Cluster nodes.
+Get-DbaWsfcNetworkInterface -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed node information from Windows Server Failover Clusters hosting SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaWsfcNode -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed information about cluster resources in a Windows Server Failover Cluster
+Get-DbaWsfcResource -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Server Failover Cluster resource group status and ownership information
+Get-DbaWsfcResourceGroup -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves available resource types from Windows Server Failover Cluster for SQL Server FCI configuration.
+Get-DbaWsfcResourceType -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Windows Server Failover Cluster role status and ownership information for SQL Server monitoring
+Get-DbaWsfcRole -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Cluster Shared Volume configuration and status from Windows Server Failover Clusters hosting SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaWsfcSharedVolume -ComputerName cluster01
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Extended Events objects available for monitoring and troubleshooting on SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaXEObject -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Extended Events sessions with detailed configuration and status information from SQL Server instances.
+Get-DbaXESession -SqlInstance ServerA\sql987
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves Extended Events session targets with their configurations and file locations.
+Get-DbaXESessionTarget -SqlInstance ServerA\sql987 -Session system_health
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves physical Extended Events target files from the file system for analysis and troubleshooting.
+Get-DbaXESessionTargetFile -SqlInstance sql2017 -Session 'Long Running Queries'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves metadata from Extended Event session templates to help you discover and select pre-built monitoring solutions.
+Get-DbaXESessionTemplate
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves the Extended Events store object for managing XEvent sessions and configurations
+Get-DbaXEStore -SqlInstance ServerA\sql987
+
+ dbatools
+ Opens the dbatools release changelog in your default browser
+Get-DbatoolsChangeLog
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves dbatools module configuration settings and preferences.
+Get-DbatoolsConfig 'Mail.To'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves a specific dbatools configuration value by its exact name.
+Get-DbatoolsConfigValue -Name 'System.MailServer'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves detailed error information from failed dbatools commands for troubleshooting
+Get-DbatoolsError
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves internal log entries and error messages from dbatools module execution
+Get-DbatoolsLog
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves configured file paths used by dbatools functions for storing temporary files, logs, and output data.
+Get-DbatoolsPath -Name 'temp'
+
+ dbatools
+ Grants specific permissions to logins for availability groups and database mirroring endpoints.
+Grant-DbaAgPermission -SqlInstance sql2017a -Type AvailabilityGroup -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint -Permission CreateAnyDatabase
+
+ dbatools
+ Import a PowerShell command from an external source.
+Import-Command -Path "C:\commands.ps1"
+
+ dbatools
+ Loads binary files from the filesystem into SQL Server database tables
+Get-ChildItem C:\photos |
+Import-DbaBinaryFile -SqlInstance sqlcs -Database employees -Table photos
+
+ dbatools
+ Imports CSV files into SQL Server tables using high-performance bulk copy operations.
+$splat = @{
+ Path = "C:\temp\housing.csv"
+ SqlInstance = "sql001"
+ Database = "markets"
+}
+Import-DbaCsv @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates Windows Performance Monitor data collector sets with SQL Server-specific performance counters from predefined templates.
+$splat = @{
+ ComputerName = "sql2017"
+ Template = "Long Running Query"
+}
+Import-DbaPfDataCollectorSetTemplate @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Imports registered servers and server groups into SQL Server Central Management Server from XML files, other CMS instances, or custom objects
+Import-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2012 -Path C:\temp\corp-regservers.xml
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates Extended Events sessions from XML templates on SQL Server instances
+Import-DbaXESessionTemplate -SqlInstance sql2017 -Template "15 Second IO Error"
+
+ dbatools
+ Imports dbatools configuration settings from JSON files or default module paths.
+Import-DbatoolsConfig -Path '.\config.json'
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates standard SQL Server Agent alerts for critical system errors and disk I/O failures
+Install-DbaAgentAdminAlert -SqlInstance sql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads and installs Erik Darling's performance monitoring stored procedures
+Install-DbaDarlingData -SqlInstance server1 -Database master
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads and installs Brent Ozar's First Responder Kit diagnostic stored procedures.
+Install-DbaFirstResponderKit -SqlInstance server1 -Database master
+
+ dbatools
+ Automates SQL Server instance installation across local and remote computers with customizable configuration.
+Install-DbaInstance -Version 2017 -Feature All
+
+ dbatools
+ Installs Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solution stored procedures and optional SQL Agent jobs for automated database maintenance
+$params = @{
+ SqlInstance = "RES14224"
+ Database = "DBA"
+ InstallJobs = $true
+ CleanupTime = 72
+}
+Install-DbaMaintenanceSolution @params
+
+ dbatools
+ Installs five essential T-SQL stored procedures for database documentation, index optimization, and administrative tasks.
+Install-DbaMultiTool -SqlInstance server1 -Database main
+
+ dbatools
+ Installs Microsoft SqlPackage utility required for database deployment and DACPAC operations
+Install-DbaSqlPackage
+
+ dbatools
+ Installs or updates SqlWatch monitoring solution on SQL Server instances.
+Install-DbaSqlWatch -SqlInstance server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads and installs sp_WhoIsActive stored procedure for real-time SQL Server session monitoring
+Install-DbaWhoIsActive -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Database master
+
+ dbatools
+ Executes SQL Server installation on a single computer with automated restart handling.
+Invoke-DbaAdvancedUpdate -ComputerName SQL1 -Action $actions
+
+ dbatools
+ Executes database restores from processed BackupHistory objects with advanced customization options
+$BackupHistory |
+Invoke-DbaAdvancedRestore -SqlInstance MyInstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Installs SQL Server updates and patches on remote computers with automatic restart management
+Invoke-DbaAdvancedUpdate -ComputerName SQL1 -Action $actions
+
+ dbatools
+ Performs manual failover of an availability group to make the target instance the new primary replica.
+Invoke-DbaAgFailover -SqlInstance sql2017 -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Re-balance data between data files
+Invoke-DbaBalanceDataFiles -SqlInstance sql1 -Database db1
+
+ dbatools
+ Cycles the current SQL Server error log and/or SQL Agent error log to start fresh log files
+Invoke-DbaCycleErrorLog -SqlInstance sql2016 -Type agent
+
+ dbatools
+ Executes Microsoft's Azure SQL performance recommendations script against Azure SQL Database instances.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "dbatools1.database.windows.net"
+ SqlCredential = (Get-Credential)
+ Database = "ImportantDb"
+}
+Invoke-DbaDbAzSqlTip @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates lightweight database clones containing schema and statistics but no table data
+Invoke-DbaDbClone -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database mydb -CloneDatabase myclone
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates realistic test data for SQL Server database tables using configuration-driven rules
+Invoke-DbaDbDataGenerator -SqlInstance sqldb2 -Database DB1 -FilePath C:\temp\sqldb1.db1.tables.json
+
+ dbatools
+ Replaces sensitive production data with randomized values using configurable masking rules
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "SQLDB2"
+ Database = "DB1"
+ FilePath = "C:\Temp\sqldb1.db1.tables.json"
+}
+Invoke-DbaDbDataMasking @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates constraint integrity by checking for constraint violations in SQL Server databases
+Invoke-DbaDbDbccCheckConstraint -SqlInstance SqlServer2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Reclaims disk space from dropped variable-length columns in tables and indexed views
+Invoke-DbaDbDbccCleanTable -SqlInstance SqlServer2017 -Database CurrentDB -Object 'dbo.SomeTable'
+
+ dbatools
+ Corrects page and row count inaccuracies in SQL Server catalog views using DBCC UPDATEUSAGE
+Invoke-DbaDbDbccUpdateUsage -SqlInstance SqlServer2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Decrypts encrypted stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers using Dedicated Admin Connection
+Invoke-DbaDbDecryptObject -SqlInstance SQLDB1 -Database DB1 -ObjectName Function1
+
+ dbatools
+ Brings log shipped secondary databases online for disaster recovery or planned migration scenarios
+Invoke-DbaDbLogShipRecovery -SqlInstance server1 -Force
+
+ dbatools
+ Invoke-DbaDbLogShipping sets up log shipping for one or more databases
+$params = @{
+ SourceSqlInstance = 'sql1'
+ DestinationSqlInstance = 'sql2'
+ Database = 'db1'
+ SharedPath = '\\sql1\logshipping'
+ BackupScheduleFrequencyType = 'daily'
+ GenerateFullBackup = $true
+}
+Invoke-DbaDbLogShipping @params
+
+ dbatools
+ Fails over database mirroring configurations to the mirror server
+Invoke-DbaDbMirrorFailover -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database pubs
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates and configures database mirroring between SQL Server instances with full validation and setup
+$params = @{
+ Primary = 'sql2017a'
+ Mirror = 'sql2017b'
+ Database = 'pubs'
+}
+Invoke-DbaDbMirroring @params
+
+ dbatools
+ Command to return any columns that could potentially contain PII (Personal Identifiable Information)
+Invoke-DbaDbPiiScan -SqlInstance sql1 -Database db1
+
+ dbatools
+ Reduces the physical size of database files by removing unused space from data and log files.
+Invoke-DbaDbShrink -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database Northwind, pubs, Adventureworks2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Transfers database objects and data between SQL Server instances or databases using SMO Transfer objects.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql1"
+ DestinationSqlInstance = "sql2"
+ Database = "mydb"
+ CopyAll = "Tables"
+ DestinationDatabase = "newdb"
+}
+Invoke-DbaDbTransfer @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Upgrades database compatibility level and performs post-upgrade maintenance tasks
+Invoke-DbaDbUpgrade -SqlInstance PRD-SQL-MSD01 -Database Test
+
+ dbatools
+ Clears SQL Server buffer pool cache and columnstore object pool for performance testing
+Invoke-DbaDbccDropCleanBuffer -SqlInstance SqlServer2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Clears SQL Server memory caches using DBCC commands to resolve performance issues and free memory
+Invoke-DbaDbccFreeCache -SqlInstance SqlServer2017 -Operation FREEPROCCACHE
+
+ dbatools
+ Executes Glenn Berry's DMV diagnostic queries to assess SQL Server performance and health
+Invoke-DbaDiagnosticQuery -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Pipeline-compatible wrapper for the relog command which is available on modern Windows platforms.
+Invoke-DbaPfRelog -Path C:\temp\perfmon.blg
+
+ dbatools
+ Executes T-SQL queries, scripts, and stored procedures against SQL Server instances with parameterized query support
+Invoke-DbaQuery -SqlInstance server\instance -Query 'SELECT foo FROM bar'
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves real-time information about active SQL Server sessions and currently running queries
+Invoke-DbaWhoIsActive -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Replays SQL queries captured in Extended Event files against target SQL Server instances
+Read-DbaXEFile -Path C:\temp\sample.xel |
+Invoke-DbaXEReplay -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Formats PowerShell function files to dbatools coding standards
+Invoke-DbatoolsFormatter -Path C:\dbatools\public\Get-DbaDatabase.ps1
+
+ dbatools
+ Updates PowerShell scripts to replace deprecated dbatools command and parameter names with current equivalents.
+Get-ChildItem C:\temp\ps\*.ps1 -Recurse |
+Invoke-DbatoolsRenameHelper
+
+ dbatools
+ Adds a SQL Server instance as a secondary replica to an existing availability group.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "SharePoint"
+}
+Get-DbaAvailabilityGroup @splat |
+Join-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance sql02
+
+ dbatools
+ Constructs file paths with correct separators for Windows and Linux SQL Server instances.
+Join-DbaPath -Path 'C:\temp' 'Foo' 'Bar'
+
+ dbatools
+ Calculates backup throughput statistics from msdb backup history to analyze backup performance.
+Measure-DbaBackupThroughput -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Measures Virtual Log File (VLF) counts in transaction logs to identify performance bottlenecks
+Measure-DbaDbVirtualLogFile -SqlInstance sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Calculates disk space requirements for database migration between SQL Server instances
+Measure-DbaDiskSpaceRequirement -Source INSTANCE1 -Database DB1 -Destination INSTANCE2
+
+ dbatools
+ Measures and displays detailed timing metrics for dbatools module import operations
+Measure-DbatoolsImport
+
+ dbatools
+ Attaches detached database files to a SQL Server instance
+$fileStructure = New-Object System.Collections.Specialized.StringCollection
+$fileStructure.Add("E:\archive\example.mdf")
+$filestructure.Add("E:\archive\example.ldf")
+$filestructure.Add("E:\archive\example.ndf")
+Mount-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database example -FileStructure $fileStructure
+
+ dbatools
+ Relocates database files to different drives or folders while maintaining database integrity.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017"
+ Database = "dbatools"
+ FileType = "Data"
+ FileDestination = "D:\DATA2"
+}
+Move-DbaDbFile @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Moves registered servers between groups within SQL Server Central Management Server
+Move-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2012 -Name 'Web SQL Cluster' -Group HR\Prod
+
+ dbatools
+ Moves registered server groups to different parent groups within SQL Server Central Management Server (CMS)
+Move-DbaRegServerGroup -SqlInstance sql2012 -Group HR\Development -NewGroup AD\Prod
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server Agent alerts for automated monitoring and notification of errors, performance conditions, or system events
+$parms = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ Severity = 18
+ Alert = "Severity 018 - Nonfatal Internal Error"
+ DelayBetweenResponses = 60
+ NotifyMethod = "NotifyEmail"
+}
+$alert = New-DbaAgentAlert @parms
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates new SQL Agent alert categories for organizing and managing database alerts.
+New-DbaAgentAlertCategory -SqlInstance sql1 -Category 'Category 1'
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server Agent jobs with notification settings and schedule assignments
+New-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance sql1 -Job 'Job One' -Description 'Just another job'
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates new SQL Server Agent job categories for organizing and managing jobs.
+New-DbaAgentJobCategory -SqlInstance sql1 -Category 'Category 1'
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new step within an existing SQL Server Agent job with configurable execution options and flow control
+New-DbaAgentJobStep -SqlInstance sql1 -Job Job1 -StepName Step1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new SQL Server Agent operator with notification settings for alerts and job failures.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ Operator = "DBA"
+ EmailAddress = "operator@operator.com"
+ PagerDay = "Everyday"
+ Force = $true
+}
+New-DbaAgentOperator @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server Agent proxy accounts to enable job steps to run under different security contexts
+New-DbaAgentProxy -SqlInstance sql2016 -Name STIG -ProxyCredential 'PowerShell Proxy'
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new SQL Server Agent schedule for automated job execution
+New-DbaAgentSchedule -SqlInstance sql01 -Schedule DailyAt6 -FrequencyType Daily -StartTime "060000" -Force
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server availability groups with automated replica setup, database seeding, and listener configuration.
+New-DbaAvailabilityGroup -Primary sql2016a -Name SharePoint
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates OAuth2 access tokens for Azure SQL Database and other Azure services authentication.
+New-DbaAzAccessToken -Type ManagedIdentity
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server client aliases in the Windows registry for simplified connection management
+New-DbaClientAlias -ServerName sqlcluster\sharepoint -Alias sp
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates and configures connection objects for remote computer management using CIM/WMI protocols.
+New-DbaCmConnection -ComputerName sql2014 -UseWindowsCredentials -OverrideExplicitCredential -DisabledConnectionTypes CimRM
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new computer certificate useful for Forcing Encryption
+New-DbaComputerCertificate
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates certificate signing requests for SQL Server instances to enable SSL/TLS encryption and connection security.
+New-DbaComputerCertificateSigningRequest
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates connection strings for SQL Server instances using PowerShell-friendly parameters
+New-DbaConnectionString -SqlInstance sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a SqlConnectionStringBuilder object for constructing properly formatted SQL Server connection strings
+New-DbaConnectionStringBuilder
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a SQL Server credential for authentication to external resources
+New-DbaCredential -SqlInstance Server1 -Name MyCredential -Identity "ad\user" -SecurePassword (Get-Credential).Password
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates custom error messages in SQL Server's sys.messages table for standardized application and stored procedure error handling
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = sqldev01, sqldev02
+ MessageID = 70001
+ Severity = 16
+ MessageText = "test"
+}
+New-DbaCustomError @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new Microsoft.SqlServer.Dac.DacExtractOptions/DacExportOptions object depending on the chosen Type
+$options = New-DbaDacOption -Type Dacpac -Action Export
+$options.ExtractAllTableData = $true
+$options.CommandTimeout = 0
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a DACPAC package from SQL source files using the DacFx framework
+New-DbaDacPackage -Path C:\Projects\MyDatabase\Schema -OutputPath C:\Build\MyDatabase.dacpac
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates DAC publish profile XML files for automated dacpac deployment to SQL Server databases.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017"
+ SqlCredential = "ad\sqldba"
+ Database = "WorldWideImporters"
+ Path = "C:\temp"
+}
+New-DbaDacProfile @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates new SQL Server databases with customizable file layout and growth settings
+New-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates RSA asymmetric keys in SQL Server databases for encryption and digital signing
+New-DbaDbAsymmetricKey -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new database certificate for encryption and security purposes
+New-DbaDbCertificate -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates JSON configuration files for generating realistic test data in SQL Server database tables
+New-DbaDbDataGeneratorConfig -SqlInstance SQLDB1 -Database DB1 -Path C:\Temp\clone
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates database encryption keys for Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
+$dbs = Get-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql01 -Database pubs |
+New-DbaDbEncryptionKey
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates new filegroups in SQL Server databases for custom data storage organization.
+New-DbaDbFileGroup -SqlInstance sqldev1 -Database TestDb -FileGroup HRFG1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new Database Mail account for sending emails from SQL Server
+$account = New-DbaDbMailAccount -SqlInstance sql2017 -Account 'The DBA Team' -EmailAddress admin@ad.local -MailServer smtp.ad.local
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new Database Mail profile for organizing SQL Server email notifications
+$profile = New-DbaDbMailProfile -SqlInstance sql2017 -Profile 'The DBA Team'
+
+ dbatools
+ Scans database tables to detect sensitive data and creates a JSON configuration file for data masking
+New-DbaDbMaskingConfig -SqlInstance SQLDB1 -Database DB1 -Path C:\Temp\clone
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a database master key for encryption operations
+New-DbaDbMasterKey -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates new database roles in one or more SQL Server databases.
+New-DbaDbRole -SqlInstance sql2017a -Database db1 -Role 'dbExecuter'
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates new database schemas with specified ownership for organizing objects and implementing security boundaries.
+New-DbaDbSchema -SqlInstance localhost -Database example1 -Schema TestSchema1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new sequence object in SQL Server databases with configurable properties and data types.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sqldev01"
+ Database = "TestDB"
+ Sequence = "TestSequence"
+ StartWith = 10000
+ IncrementBy = 10
+}
+New-DbaDbSequence @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates database snapshots for point-in-time recovery and testing scenarios
+New-DbaDbSnapshot -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Database HR, Accounting
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates database synonyms to provide alternate names for tables, views, procedures, and other database objects.
+New-DbaDbSynonym -SqlInstance sql2017a -Database db1 -Synonym synObj1 -BaseObject Obj1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates database tables with columns and constraints using PowerShell hashtables or SMO objects
+$col = @{
+ Name = 'test'
+ Type = 'varchar'
+ MaxLength = 20
+ Nullable = $true
+}
+New-DbaDbTable -SqlInstance sql2017 -Database tempdb -Name testtable -ColumnMap $col
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a configured SMO Transfer object for copying database objects between SQL Server instances
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql1"
+ Destination = "sql2"
+ Database = "mydb"
+ CopyAll = "Tables"
+}
+New-DbaDbTransfer @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates database users with support for SQL logins, contained users, and Azure AD authentication.
+New-DbaDbUser -SqlInstance sqlserver2014 -Database DB1 -Login user1
+
+ dbatools
+ Generates a Jupyter Notebook containing Glenn Berry's SQL Server diagnostic queries for Azure Data Studio
+New-DbaDiagnosticAdsNotebook -SqlInstance localhost -Path c:\temp\myNotebook.ipynb
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates directories on SQL Server machines using the SQL Server service account
+New-DbaDirectory -SqlInstance sqlcluster -Path L:\MSAS12.MSSQLSERVER\OLAP
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server endpoints for database mirroring, Service Broker, SOAP, or T-SQL communication.
+New-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance localhost\sql2017 -Type DatabaseMirroring
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates Windows firewall rules for SQL Server instances to allow network connectivity
+New-DbaFirewallRule -SqlInstance SRV1, SRV1\TEST
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new linked server connection to remote SQL Server instances or heterogeneous data sources.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ LinkedServer = "linkedServer1"
+ ServerProduct = "mssql"
+ Provider = "MSOLEDBSQL"
+ DataSource = "sql02"
+}
+New-DbaLinkedServer @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates authentication mappings between local and remote logins for linked server connections.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ LinkedServer = "linkedServer1"
+ LocalLogin = "localUser1"
+ RemoteUser = "remoteUser1"
+ RemoteUserPassword = "password"
+}
+New-DbaLinkedServerLogin @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server logins for authentication with configurable security policies and mapping options
+New-DbaLogin -SqlInstance Server1,Server2 -Login Newlogin
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates replication article creation script options for controlling which database objects are replicated
+$cso = New-DbaReplCreationScriptOptions -Options NonClusteredIndexes, Statistics
+$article = @{
+ SqlInstance = 'mssql1'
+ Database = 'pubs'
+ PublicationName = 'testPub'
+}
+Add-DbaReplArticle @article
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a SQL Server replication publication for transactional, snapshot, or merge replication
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "mssql1"
+ Database = "Northwind"
+ Name = "PubFromPosh"
+ Type = "Transactional"
+}
+New-DbaReplPublication @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates SQL Server replication subscriptions to distribute data from publisher to subscriber instances.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017"
+ Database = "pubs"
+ SubscriberSqlInstance = "sql2019"
+ SubscriptionDatabase = "pubs"
+ PublicationName = "testPub"
+ Type = "Push"
+}
+New-DbaReplSubscription @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a Resource Governor resource pool to control CPU, memory, and I/O allocation for SQL Server workloads.
+New-DbaRgResourcePool -SqlInstance sql2016 -ResourcePool "poolAdmin"
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a Resource Governor workload group within a specified resource pool
+New-DbaRgWorkloadGroup -SqlInstance sql2016 -WorkloadGroup "groupAdmin" -ResourcePool "poolAdmin"
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a customizable SMO ScriptingOptions object for controlling T-SQL script generation
+$options = New-DbaScriptingOption
+$options.ScriptDrops = $false
+$options.WithDependencies = $false
+$options.AgentAlertJob = $true
+$options.AgentNotify = $true
+Get-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance sql2016 | Export-DbaScript -ScriptingOptionObject $options
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates custom server-level roles on SQL Server instances for role-based access control.
+New-DbaServerRole -SqlInstance sql2017a -ServerRole 'dbExecuter' -Owner sa
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a service master key in the master database for instance-level encryption hierarchy
+New-DbaServiceMasterKey -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a SqlParameter object for use with parameterized queries and stored procedures.
+$splat = @{
+ ParameterName = 'json_result'
+ SqlDbType = 'NVarChar'
+ Size = -1
+ Direction = 'Output'
+}
+New-DbaSqlParameter @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates and enables the SSIS Catalog (SSISDB) database on SQL Server 2012+ instances
+$SecurePassword = Read-Host -AsSecureString -Prompt "Enter password"
+New-DbaSsisCatalog -SqlInstance DEV01 -SecurePassword $SecurePassword
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a new Extended Events session object for programmatic configuration and deployment.
+$session = New-DbaXESession -SqlInstance sql2017 -Name XeSession_Test
+$event = $session.AddEvent("sqlserver.file_written")
+$event.AddAction("package0.callstack")
+$session.Create()
+
+ dbatools
+ Creates a comprehensive diagnostic package for troubleshooting dbatools module issues and bugs.
+New-DbatoolsSupportPackage
+
+ dbatools
+ Deploys DACPAC or BACPAC files to SQL Server databases using the DacFx framework
+$options = New-DbaDacOption -Type Dacpac -Action Publish
+$options.DeployOptions.DropObjectsNotInSource = $true
+Publish-DbaDacPackage -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database DB1 -DacOption $options -Path c:\temp\db.dacpac
+
+ dbatools
+ Parses SQL Server audit files (.sqlaudit) into structured event data for security analysis and compliance reporting.
+Read-DbaAuditFile -Path C:\temp\logins.sqlaudit
+
+ dbatools
+ Extracts backup metadata from SQL Server backup files without restoring them
+Read-DbaBackupHeader -SqlInstance sql2016 -Path S:\backups\mydb\mydb.bak
+
+ dbatools
+ Parses SQL Server trace files and extracts events for security auditing and performance analysis
+Read-DbaTraceFile -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database master, tempdb -Path C:\traces\big.trc
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves raw transaction log records from a database using fn_dblog for forensic analysis and troubleshooting
+$Log = Read-DbaTransactionLog -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database MyDatabase
+
+ dbatools
+ Parses Extended Events trace files (.xel/.xem) into structured PowerShell objects for analysis
+Read-DbaXEFile -Path C:\temp\deadocks.xel
+
+ dbatools
+ Read Extended Events trace files and convert them to PowerShell objects for analysis and reporting
+Read-XEvent -FileName session.xel -SessionName MySession
+
+ dbatools
+ Registers an existing configuration object in registry.
+Get-DbatoolsConfig message.style.* |
+Register-DbatoolsConfig
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes databases from availability groups on SQL Server instances.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sqlserver2012"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "ag1", "ag2"
+ Confirm = $false
+}
+Remove-DbaAgDatabase @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes availability group listeners from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaAgListener -SqlInstance sqlserver2012 -AvailabilityGroup ag1, ag2 -Confirm:$false
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes secondary replicas from SQL Server Availability Groups
+Remove-DbaAgReplica -SqlInstance sql2017a -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint -Replica sp1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server Agent alerts from specified instances.
+Remove-DbaAgentAlert -SqlInstance localhost, localhost\namedinstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server Agent alert categories from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaAgentAlertCategory -SqlInstance sql1 -Category 'Category 1'
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server Agent jobs from one or more instances with options to preserve history and schedules.
+Remove-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance sql1 -Job Job1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server Agent job categories from one or more instances.
+Remove-DbaAgentJobCategory -SqlInstance sql1 -Category 'Category 1'
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes specified job steps from SQL Server Agent jobs.
+Remove-DbaAgentJobStep -SqlInstance sql1 -Job Job1 -StepName Step1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server Agent operators from one or more instances.
+Remove-DbaAgentOperator -SqlInstance sql01 -Operator DBA
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Agent agent proxy(s).
+Remove-DbaAgentProxy -SqlInstance localhost, localhost\namedinstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server Agent schedules from one or more instances.
+Remove-DbaAgentSchedule -SqlInstance sql1 -Schedule weekly
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes availability groups from SQL Server instances using DROP AVAILABILITY GROUP.
+Remove-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance sqlserver2012 -AllAvailabilityGroups
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server backup files from disk based on retention policies and file extension criteria.
+Remove-DbaBackup -Path 'C:\MSSQL\SQL Backup\' -BackupFileExtension trn -RetentionPeriod 48h
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server client aliases from Windows registry on local or remote computers
+Remove-DbaClientAlias -ComputerName workstationX -Alias sqlps
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes cached Windows Management and CIM connections from the dbatools connection cache.
+Remove-DbaCmConnection -ComputerName sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes certificates from Windows certificate stores on local or remote computers
+$splat = @{
+ ComputerName = "Server1"
+ Thumbprint = "C2BBE81A94FEE7A26FFF86C2DFDAF6BFD28C6C94"
+}
+Remove-DbaComputerCertificate @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL credential(s).
+Remove-DbaCredential -SqlInstance localhost, localhost\namedinstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes user-defined error messages from the sys.messages system catalog
+Remove-DbaCustomError -SqlInstance sqldev01, sqldev02 -MessageID 70001 -Language "French"
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes user databases using multiple fallback methods to handle stuck or locked databases.
+Remove-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database containeddb
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes databases after creating verified backups and testing restore procedures.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = 'Fade2Black'
+ Database = 'RideTheLightning'
+ BackupFolder = 'C:\MSSQL\Backup\Rationalised - DO NOT DELETE'
+}
+Remove-DbaDatabaseSafely @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes asymmetric keys from SQL Server databases
+Remove-DbaDbAsymmetricKey -SqlInstance Server1 -Database Enctest -Name AsCert1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes backup and restore history records from MSDB database to prevent excessive growth
+Remove-DbaDbBackupRestoreHistory -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database certificates from SQL Server databases
+Remove-DbaDbCertificate -SqlInstance Server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes check constraints from SQL Server database tables
+Remove-DbaDbCheckConstraint -SqlInstance localhost, sql2016 -Database db1, db2
+
+ dbatools
+ Truncates all user tables in specified databases to remove all data while preserving table structure.
+Remove-DbaDbData -SqlInstance localhost -Database dbname
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database encryption keys from SQL Server databases to disable Transparent Data Encryption
+Remove-DbaDbEncryptionKey -SqlInstance sql01 -Database test
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes empty filegroups from SQL Server databases.
+Remove-DbaDbFileGroup -SqlInstance sqldev1 -Database TestDb -FileGroup HRFG1
+
+ dbatools
+ Dismantles SQL Server log shipping configurations and removes associated jobs and monitoring
+Remove-DbaDbLogShipping -PrimarySqlInstance sql1 -SecondarySqlInstance sql2 -Database DB1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes Database Mail accounts from SQL Server instances
+Remove-DbaDbMailAccount -SqlInstance localhost, localhost\namedinstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes Database Mail profiles from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaDbMailProfile -SqlInstance localhost, localhost\namedinstance
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database master keys from SQL Server databases
+Remove-DbaDbMasterKey -SqlInstance sql2017, sql2016 -Database pubs
+
+ dbatools
+ Breaks database mirroring partnerships and stops mirroring sessions
+Remove-DbaDbMirror -SqlInstance localhost -Database TestDB
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops and deletes the mirroring monitor job for all the databases on the server instance.
+Remove-DbaDbMirrorMonitor -SqlInstance sql2008, sql2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes orphaned database users that no longer have corresponding SQL Server logins
+Remove-DbaDbOrphanUser -SqlInstance sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Drops partition functions from SQL Server databases to clean up unused partitioning schemes.
+Remove-DbaDbPartitionFunction -SqlInstance localhost, sql2016 -Database db1, db2
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database partition schemes from SQL Server databases.
+Remove-DbaDbPartitionScheme -SqlInstance localhost, sql2016 -Database db1, db2
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes custom database roles from SQL Server databases
+Remove-DbaDbRole -SqlInstance localhost -Database dbname -Role customrole1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database users from database roles across SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaDbRoleMember -SqlInstance localhost -Database mydb -Role db_owner -User user1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database schemas from one or more SQL Server databases.
+Remove-DbaDbSchema -SqlInstance sqldev01 -Database example1 -Schema TestSchema1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database sequence objects from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaDbSequence -SqlInstance sqldev01 -Database TestDB -Sequence TestSequence
+
+ dbatools
+ Drops database snapshots from SQL Server instances
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Snapshot = "HR_snap_20161201", "HR_snap_20161101"
+}
+Remove-DbaDbSnapshot @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database synonyms from SQL Server databases
+Remove-DbaDbSynonym -SqlInstance localhost -Database db1 -Synonym "synonym1", "synonym2"
+
+ dbatools
+ Drops tables from SQL Server databases with safety controls and detailed status reporting.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = localhost, sql2016
+ Database = db1, db2
+ Table = table1, table2, table3
+}
+Remove-DbaDbTable @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Performs batch deletion of table data while controlling transaction log growth during large-scale data removal operations.
+Remove-DbaDbTableData -SqlInstance localhost -Database TestDb -Table dbo.Test -BatchSize 1000000 -LogBackupPath E:\LogBackups -Confirm:$false
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes user-defined functions and user-defined aggregates from SQL Server databases.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "localhost", "sql2016"
+ Database = "db1", "db2"
+ Name = "udf1", "udf2", "udf3"
+}
+Remove-DbaDbUdf @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database users from SQL Server databases with intelligent schema ownership handling
+Remove-DbaDbUser -SqlInstance sqlserver2014 -User user1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes database views from SQL Server databases
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = localhost, sql2016
+ Database = db1, db2
+ View = view1, view2, view3
+}
+Remove-DbaDbView @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server endpoints including DatabaseMirroring, ServiceBroker, Soap, and TSql types.
+Remove-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance sqlserver2012 -AllEndpoints
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes custom metadata and documentation stored as extended properties from SQL Server objects
+Get-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance localhost -Database mydb |
+Get-DbaExtendedProperty -Name appversion |
+Remove-DbaExtendedProperty
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes Windows firewall rules for SQL Server Engine, Browser, and DAC connections from target computers.
+Remove-DbaFirewallRule -SqlInstance SRV1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes linked servers from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaLinkedServer -SqlInstance sql01 -LinkedServer linkedServer1 -Confirm:$false
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes linked server login mappings that define credential relationships between local and remote server logins.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ LinkedServer = "linkedServer1"
+ LocalLogin = "linkedServerLogin1"
+ Confirm = $false
+}
+Remove-DbaLinkedServerLogin @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes SQL Server logins from target instances
+Remove-DbaLogin -SqlInstance sql2016 -Login mylogin
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes the SSL certificate configuration from SQL Server network encryption settings
+Remove-DbaNetworkCertificate
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes specific performance counters from Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets.
+$splat = @{
+ ComputerName = "sql2017"
+ CollectorSet = "System Correlation"
+ Collector = "DataCollector01"
+ Counter = '\LogicalDisk(*)\Avg. Disk Queue Length'
+}
+Remove-DbaPfDataCollectorCounter @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets from local or remote computers
+Remove-DbaPfDataCollectorSet
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes registered servers from SQL Server Central Management Server or local registered server groups.
+Remove-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2012 -Group HR, Accounting
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes server groups from SQL Server Central Management Server (CMS).
+Remove-DbaRegServerGroup -SqlInstance sql2012 -Group HR, Accounting
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes articles from SQL Server replication publications and their associated subscriptions.
+Remove-DbaReplArticle -SqlInstance mssql1 -Database Pubs -Publication PubFromPosh -Name 'publishers'
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes a publication from the database on the target SQL instances.
+Remove-DbaReplPublication -SqlInstance mssql1 -Database Northwind -Name PubFromPosh
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes a subscription for the target SQL instances.
+$sub = @{
+ SqlInstance = 'mssql1'
+ Database = 'pubs'
+ PublicationName = 'testPub'
+ SubscriberSqlInstance = 'mssql2'
+ SubscriptionDatabase = 'pubs'
+}
+Remove-DbaReplSubscription @sub
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes internal or external resource pools from SQL Server Resource Governor configuration
+Remove-DbaRgResourcePool -SqlInstance sql2016 -ResourcePool poolAdmin -Type Internal
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes workload groups from SQL Server Resource Governor
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2016"
+ WorkloadGroup = "groupAdmin"
+ ResourcePool = "poolAdmin"
+ ResourcePoolType = "Internal"
+}
+Remove-DbaRgWorkloadGroup @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes custom server-level roles from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaServerRole -SqlInstance Server1 -ServerRole 'serverExecuter'
+
+ dbatools
+ Revokes server-level role membership from SQL Server logins and roles.
+Remove-DbaServerRoleMember -SqlInstance server1 -ServerRole dbcreator -Login login1
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops and removes SQL Server traces by ID or piped input from Get-DbaTrace.
+Remove-DbaTrace -SqlInstance sql2008
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes Extended Events sessions from SQL Server instances.
+Remove-DbaXESession -SqlInstance sql2012 -AllSessions
+
+ dbatools
+ Renames database names, filegroups, logical files, and physical files using customizable templates with placeholder support.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sqlserver2014a"
+ Database = "HR"
+ DatabaseName = "HR2"
+ Preview = $true
+}
+Rename-DbaDatabase @splat |
+Select-Object *
+
+ dbatools
+ Renames SQL Server logins and optionally their associated database users
+Rename-DbaLogin -SqlInstance localhost -Login DbaToolsUser -NewLogin captain
+
+ dbatools
+ Repairs suspended database mirroring sessions by restarting endpoints and resuming mirroring
+Repair-DbaDbMirror -SqlInstance sql2017 -Database pubs
+
+ dbatools
+ Repairs orphaned database users by remapping them to matching server logins or optionally removing them.
+Repair-DbaDbOrphanUser -SqlInstance sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Updates SQL Server's @@SERVERNAME system variable to match the Windows hostname
+Repair-DbaInstanceName -SqlInstance sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Regains administrative access to SQL Server instances when passwords or access has been lost
+Reset-DbaAdmin -SqlInstance sqlcluster -SqlCredential sqladmin
+
+ dbatools
+ Resets dbatools module configuration settings back to their default values.
+Reset-DbatoolsConfig -Module MyModule
+
+ dbatools
+ Resolves network names and returns detailed network information for SQL Server connection troubleshooting and validation.
+Resolve-DbaNetworkName -ComputerName sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates and resolves file system paths with enhanced error handling and provider verification.
+$splat = @{
+ Path = "report.log"
+ Provider = "FileSystem"
+ NewChild = $true
+ SingleItem = $true
+}
+Resolve-DbaPath @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Restarts SQL Server services with proper dependency handling and service ordering.
+Restart-DbaService -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Restores SQL Server databases from backup files with intelligent backup chain selection and point-in-time recovery.
+Restore-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance server1\instance1 -Path \\server2\backups
+
+ dbatools
+ Restores database certificates from .cer and .pvk files into SQL Server databases.
+$securepass = Get-Credential usernamedoesntmatter |
+Select-Object -ExpandProperty Password
+Restore-DbaDbCertificate -SqlInstance Server1 -Path \\Server1\Certificates -DecryptionPassword $securepass
+
+ dbatools
+ Restores SQL Server databases from database snapshots, reverting to the snapshot's point-in-time state
+Restore-DbaDbSnapshot -SqlInstance sql2014 -Database HR, Accounting
+
+ dbatools
+ Resumes suspended data synchronization for availability group databases.
+Resume-DbaAgDbDataMovement -SqlInstance sql2017a -AvailabilityGroup ag1 -Database db1, db2
+
+ dbatools
+ Revokes permissions from SQL Server logins on database mirroring endpoints or availability groups.
+Revoke-DbaAgPermission -SqlInstance sql2017a -Type AvailabilityGroup -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint -Login ad\spservice -Permission CreateAnyDatabase
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads and caches popular SQL Server community tools from GitHub for use by dbatools installation commands
+Save-DbaCommunitySoftware -Software MaintenanceSolution
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads Glenn Berry's SQL Server Diagnostic Information Queries for performance monitoring and troubleshooting
+Save-DbaDiagnosticQueryScript -Path c:\temp
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads Microsoft Knowledge Base updates and patches to local storage
+Save-DbaKbUpdate -Name KB4057119
+
+ dbatools
+ Filters backup history to identify the minimum backup chain needed for point-in-time database recovery
+$Backups = Get-DbaBackupInformation -SqlInstance Server1 -Path \\server1\backups$ |
+Select-DbaBackupInformation -RestoreTime (Get-Date).AddHours(-1)
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves and increments the next value from a SQL Server sequence object.
+Select-DbaDbSequenceNextValue -SqlInstance sqldev01 -Database TestDB -Sequence TestSequence
+
+ dbatools
+ Wrapper around Select-Object, extends property parameter.
+Get-ChildItem | Select-DbaObject Name, "Length as Size"
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies the port number for Availability Group listeners on SQL Server instances.
+Set-DbaAgListener -SqlInstance sql2017 -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint -Port 14333
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies configuration properties of existing availability group replicas.
+Set-DbaAgReplica -SqlInstance sql2016 -Replica sql2016 -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint -BackupPriority 5000
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies properties of existing SQL Agent alerts including enabled status and name.
+Set-DbaAgentAlert -SqlInstance sql1 -Alert 'Severity 025: Fatal Error' -Disabled
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies existing SQL Server Agent job properties and notification settings.
+Set-DbaAgentJob sql1 -Job Job1 -Disabled
+
+ dbatools
+ Renames SQL Server Agent job categories to standardize naming conventions across instances.
+New-DbaAgentJobCategory -SqlInstance sql1 -Category 'Category 1' -NewName 'Category 2'
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures the output file path for SQL Server Agent job steps to capture step execution logs.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "SERVERNAME"
+ Job = "The Agent Job"
+ OutPutFile = "E:\Logs\AgentJobStepOutput.txt"
+}
+Set-DbaAgentJobOutputFile @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Updates SQL Server Agent job ownership to ensure jobs are owned by a specific login
+Set-DbaAgentJobOwner -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies properties of existing SQL Agent job steps or creates new ones with Force parameter.
+Set-DbaAgentJobStep -SqlInstance sql1 -Job Job1 -StepName Step1 -NewName Step2
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies existing SQL Agent operator contact details, pager schedules, and failsafe settings.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ Operator = "DBA"
+ EmailAddress = "operator@operator.com"
+ PagerDay = "Everyday"
+}
+Set-DbaAgentOperator @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies properties of existing SQL Agent job schedules
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql1"
+ Job = "Job1"
+ Schedule = "daily"
+}
+Set-DbaAgentSchedule @splat -Enabled
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures SQL Server Agent service properties and operational settings
+Set-DbaAgentServer -SqlInstance sql1 -MaximumHistoryRows 10000 -MaximumJobHistoryRows 100
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies availability group configuration settings including DTC support, backup preferences, and failover conditions
+Get-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance sql2016 |
+Set-DbaAvailabilityGroup -DtcSupportEnabled
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures remote computer connection settings for SQL Server host management.
+Get-DbaCmConnection sql2014 |
+Set-DbaCmConnection -ClearBadCredential -UseWindowsCredentials
+
+ dbatools
+ Changes database compatibility levels to match SQL Server instance version or specified target level.
+Set-DbaDbCompatibility -SqlInstance sql2017a
+
+ dbatools
+ Applies data compression to SQL Server tables and indexes to reduce storage space and improve performance.
+Set-DbaDbCompression -SqlInstance localhost -MaxRunTime 60 -PercentCompression 25
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies filegroup properties including default designation, read-only status, and auto-grow behavior.
+Set-DbaDbFileGroup -SqlInstance sqldev1 -Database TestDb -FileGroup HRFG1 -Default -AutoGrowAllFiles
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies auto-growth settings for database data and log files to use fixed-size increments
+Set-DbaDbFileGrowth -SqlInstance sql2016 -Database test -GrowthType GB -Growth 1
+
+ dbatools
+ Checks and resets identity column values using DBCC CHECKIDENT
+Set-DbaDbIdentity -SqlInstance SQLServer2017 -Database AdventureWorks2014 -Table 'Production.ScrapReason'
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures database mirroring partner, witness, safety level, and operational state settings.
+Set-DbaDbMirror -SqlInstance sql2005 -Database dbatools -Partner TCP://SQL2008.ad.local:5374
+
+ dbatools
+ Changes database ownership to a specified login when current ownership doesn't match the target.
+Set-DbaDbOwner -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures Query Store settings to control query performance data collection and retention.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "ServerA\SQL"
+ State = "ReadWrite"
+ FlushInterval = 600
+ CollectionInterval = 10
+ MaxSize = 100
+ CaptureMode = "All"
+ CleanupMode = "Auto"
+ StaleQueryThreshold = 100
+ AllDatabases = $true
+}
+Set-DbaDbQueryStoreOption @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Changes the recovery model for specified databases on SQL Server instances.
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ RecoveryModel = "BulkLogged"
+ Database = "model"
+ Confirm = $true
+}
+Set-DbaDbRecoveryModel @splat -Verbose
+
+ dbatools
+ Changes the owner of database schemas to reassign security and object ownership responsibilities
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sqldev01"
+ Database = "example1"
+ Schema = "TestSchema1"
+ SchemaOwner = "dbatools"
+}
+Set-DbaDbSchema @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies properties of existing SQL Server sequence objects
+Set-DbaDbSequence -SqlInstance sqldev01 -Database TestDB -Sequence TestSequence -RestartWith 10000 -IncrementBy 10
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies database read/write access, online status, and user access modes
+Set-DbaDbState -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Database HR -Offline
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures the default file paths for new databases and backups on SQL Server instances
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01\sharepoint"
+ Type = "Data, Backup"
+ Path = "C:\mssql\sharepoint\data"
+}
+Set-DbaDefaultPath @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies SQL Server endpoint properties including owner and protocol type.
+Set-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance sql2016 -AllEndpoints -Owner sa
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures SQL Server error log retention and size rollover settings
+Set-DbaErrorLogConfig -SqlInstance sql2017,sql2014 -LogCount 25
+
+ dbatools
+ Updates the value of existing extended properties on SQL Server database objects
+Get-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance localhost |
+Get-DbaExtendedProperty -Name appversion |
+Set-DbaExtendedProperty -Value "1.1.0"
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures Extended Protection for Authentication on SQL Server network protocols
+Set-DbaExtendedProtection
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies SQL Server login properties including passwords, permissions, roles, and account status
+$SecurePassword = (Get-Credential NoUsernameNeeded).Password
+$cred = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PSCredential ("username", $SecurePassword)
+Set-DbaLogin -SqlInstance sql1 -Login login1 -SecurePassword $cred -Unlock -PasswordMustChange
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures SQL Server maximum degree of parallelism (MaxDOP) at instance or database level.
+Set-DbaMaxDop -SqlInstance sql2008, sql2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Sets the network certificate for SQL Server instance
+New-DbaComputerCertificate |
+Set-DbaNetworkCertificate -SqlInstance localhost\SQL2008R2SP2
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies SQL Server network protocol settings including TCP/IP, Named Pipes, and Shared Memory configurations.
+Set-DbaNetworkConfiguration -SqlInstance sql2016 -EnableProtocol SharedMemory -RestartService
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures Windows power plan on SQL Server host computers to optimize database performance.
+Set-DbaPowerPlan -ComputerName sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Grants essential Windows privileges to SQL Server service accounts for optimal performance and security.
+Set-DbaPrivilege -ComputerName sqlserver2014a -Type LPIM,IFI
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures SQL Server Resource Governor to control workload resource allocation and sets classifier functions.
+Set-DbaResourceGovernor -SqlInstance sql2016 -Enabled
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies CPU, memory, and IOPS limits for existing SQL Server Resource Governor pools.
+Set-DbaRgResourcePool -SqlInstance sql2016 -ResourcePool poolAdmin -MaximumCpuPercentage 5
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies Resource Governor workload group settings to control query resource consumption and limits.
+Set-DbaRgWorkloadGroup -SqlInstance sql2016 -WorkloadGroup "groupAdmin" -ResourcePool "poolAdmin"
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies SQL Server instance-level configuration settings through sp_configure
+Set-DbaSpConfigure -SqlInstance localhost -Name ScanForStartupProcedures -Value 1
+
+ dbatools
+ Modifies SQL Server startup parameters stored in the Windows registry
+Set-DbaStartupParameter -SqlInstance server1\instance1 -SingleUser
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures SQL Server TCP port settings for specified instances and IP addresses.
+Set-DbaTcpPort -SqlInstance sql2017 -Port 1433
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures tempdb database files according to Microsoft best practices for optimal performance
+Set-DbaTempDbConfig -SqlInstance localhost -DataFileSize 1000
+
+ dbatools
+ Sets configuration entries.
+Set-DbatoolsConfig -FullName Path.DbatoolsData -Value E:\temp\dbatools
+
+ dbatools
+ Reverts SQL Server connection security defaults to disable encryption and trust all certificates
+Set-DbatoolsInsecureConnection
+
+ dbatools
+ Configures or updates a path under a name.
+Set-DbatoolsPath -Name 'temp' -Path 'C:\temp'
+
+ dbatools
+ Displays available databases in an interactive selection window
+Show-DbaDbList -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Displays a GUI tree view for browsing remote SQL Server file systems and returns the selected directory path
+Show-DbaInstanceFileSystem -SqlInstance sql2017
+
+ dbatools
+ Starts SQL Server Agent jobs and optionally waits for completion
+Start-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Implements Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on user databases with automated key infrastructure and backup management
+$masterkeypass = (Get-Credential justneedpassword).Password
+$certbackuppass = (Get-Credential justneedpassword).Password
+$params = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql01"
+ AllUserDatabases = $true
+ MasterKeySecurePassword = $masterkeypass
+ BackupSecurePassword = $certbackuppass
+ BackupPath = "C:\temp"
+ EnableException = $true
+}
+Start-DbaDbEncryption @params
+
+ dbatools
+ Starts stopped SQL Server endpoints for Database Mirroring, Service Broker, and other network services.
+Start-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance sqlserver2012 -AllEndpoints
+
+ dbatools
+ Migrates entire SQL Server instances including all databases, logins, server configuration, and server objects from source to destination servers.
+Start-DbaMigration -Source sqlserver\instance -Destination sqlcluster -DetachAttach
+
+ dbatools
+ Starts Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets on local or remote computers.
+Start-DbaPfDataCollectorSet
+
+ dbatools
+ Starts SQL Server related services across multiple computers while respecting service dependencies.
+Start-DbaService -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Starts existing SQL Server traces that are currently stopped
+Start-DbaTrace -SqlInstance sql2008
+
+ dbatools
+ Starts Extended Events sessions on SQL Server instances for monitoring and troubleshooting.
+Start-DbaXESession -SqlInstance sqlserver2012 -AllSessions
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops running SQL Server Agent jobs by calling their Stop() method.
+Stop-DbaAgentJob -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Disables Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on all user databases across a SQL Server instance
+Stop-DbaDbEncryption -SqlInstance sql01
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops SQL Server communication endpoints like Service Broker, Database Mirroring, or custom TCP endpoints.
+Stop-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance sql2017a -AllEndpoints
+
+ dbatools
+ Terminates operating system processes spawned by SQL Server instances
+Get-DbaExternalProcess -ComputerName SQL01 |
+Stop-DbaExternalProcess
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops Windows Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets used for SQL Server performance monitoring.
+Stop-DbaPfDataCollectorSet
+
+ dbatools
+ Terminates SQL Server processes (SPIDs) to resolve blocking, kill runaway queries, or clean up connections.
+Stop-DbaProcess -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a -Login base\ctrlb, sa
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops SQL Server-related Windows services with proper dependency handling.
+Stop-DbaService -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops running SQL Server traces using sp_trace_setstatus
+Stop-DbaTrace -SqlInstance sql2008
+
+ dbatools
+ Stops running Extended Events sessions on SQL Server instances
+Stop-DbaXESession -SqlInstance sqlserver2012 -AllSessions
+
+ dbatools
+ Suspends data synchronization for availability group databases to halt replication between replicas.
+Suspend-DbaAgDbDataMovement -SqlInstance sql2017a -AvailabilityGroup ag1 -Database db1, db2
+
+ dbatools
+ Synchronizes server-level objects from primary to secondary replicas in availability groups
+Sync-DbaAvailabilityGroup -Primary sql2016a -AvailabilityGroup db3
+
+ dbatools
+ Synchronizes SQL Server login passwords between instances using hashed password values.
+Sync-DbaLoginPassword -Source sql2016 -Destination sql2016ag1, sql2016ag2
+
+ dbatools
+ Synchronizes login permissions and role memberships between SQL Server instances.
+Sync-DbaLoginPermission -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates Service Principal Name registration for Availability Group listeners in Active Directory
+Get-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance sql01 -AvailabilityGroup SharePoint |
+Test-DbaAgSpn
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies SQL Agent jobs with incorrect ownership for security compliance auditing
+Test-DbaAgentJobOwner -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates Availability Group replica connectivity and database prerequisites for AG operations
+Test-DbaAvailabilityGroup -SqlInstance SQL2016 -AvailabilityGroup TestAG1
+
+ dbatools
+ Analyzes backup files to determine encryption status and retrieve encryption details
+Test-DbaBackupEncrypted -SqlInstance sql01 -Path /tmp/northwind.bak
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests SQL Server build versions against patching compliance requirements
+Test-DbaBuild -Build "12.0.5540" -MinimumBuild "12.0.5557"
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests remote computer management connectivity using multiple protocols and caches optimal connection methods
+Test-DbaCmConnection -ComputerName sql2014
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies SSL/TLS certificates that are expired or expiring soon on SQL Server computers
+Test-DbaComputerCertificateExpiration
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates SQL Server connectivity and gathers comprehensive connection diagnostics
+Test-DbaConnection SQL2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests and reports authentication scheme and transport protocol details for SQL Server connections
+Test-DbaConnectionAuthScheme -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a, sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies databases with collations that differ from the SQL Server instance default collation
+Test-DbaDbCollation -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies databases running at lower compatibility levels than the SQL Server instance supports
+Test-DbaDbCompatibility -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Analyzes user tables and indexes to recommend optimal compression settings for storage space reduction.
+Test-DbaDbCompression -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates JSON configuration files used for generating realistic test data in SQL Server databases
+Test-DbaDbDataGeneratorConfig -FilePath C:\temp\_datamasking\db1.json
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates data masking configuration JSON files for structural and logical errors
+Test-DbaDbDataMaskingConfig -FilePath C:\temp\_datamasking\db1.json
+
+ dbatools
+ Retrieves log shipping status and health information from the monitoring instance
+Test-DbaDbLogShipStatus -SqlInstance sql1
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies databases with incorrect ownership for security compliance and best practice enforcement.
+Test-DbaDbOwner -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Compares Query Store settings against best practices.
+Test-DbaDbQueryStore -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates whether databases are truly operating in their configured recovery model
+Test-DbaDbRecoveryModel -SqlInstance sql2005
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests disk partition alignment to identify I/O performance issues that can impact SQL Server.
+Test-DbaDiskAlignment -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates disk allocation unit sizes against SQL Server best practice recommendations.
+Test-DbaDiskAllocation -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Analyzes database file I/O performance and identifies storage bottlenecks using SQL Server DMV statistics
+Test-DbaDiskSpeed -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests network connectivity to SQL Server endpoint TCP listener ports.
+Test-DbaEndpoint -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Analyzes IDENTITY column seed consumption and calculates percentage of available range used.
+Test-DbaIdentityUsage -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates SQL Server instance name consistency with the host OS and identifies rename requirements and potential blockers.
+Test-DbaInstanceName -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests Kerberos authentication configuration for SQL Server instances by performing comprehensive diagnostic checks
+Test-DbaKerberos -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Quickly and easily tests the last set of full backups for a server.
+Test-DbaLastBackup -SqlInstance sql2016
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests connectivity to all linked servers on specified SQL Server instances
+Test-DbaLinkedServerConnection -SqlInstance DEV01
+
+ dbatools
+ Identifies SQL Server logins with weak passwords including empty, username-matching, or dictionary-based passwords
+Test-DbaLoginPassword -SqlInstance Dev01
+
+ dbatools
+ Verifies if specific SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) library versions are installed on target computers.
+Test-DbaManagementObject -VersionNumber 13
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests SQL Server MAXDOP configuration against recommended values based on CPU cores and NUMA topology.
+Test-DbaMaxDop -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates database migration compatibility between SQL Server instances by checking for edition-specific features.
+Test-DbaMigrationConstraint -Source sqlserver2014a -Destination sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests how long a query takes to return from SQL Server
+Test-DbaNetworkLatency -SqlInstance sqlserver2014a, sqlcluster
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests whether the SQL Server "optimize for ad-hoc workloads" configuration setting is enabled.
+Test-DbaOptimizeForAdHoc -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests if files or directories are accessible to the SQL Server service account.
+Test-DbaPath -SqlInstance sqlcluster -Path L:\MSAS12.MSSQLSERVER\OLAP
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests Windows Power Plan settings against SQL Server best practices
+Test-DbaPowerPlan -ComputerName sqlserver2014a
+
+ dbatools
+ Measures transactional replication latency using tracer tokens across publisher, distributor, and subscriber instances.
+Test-DbaReplLatency -SqlInstance sql2008, sqlserver2012
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates Service Principal Name (SPN) configuration for SQL Server instances by comparing required SPNs against Active Directory registrations
+Test-DbaSpn -ComputerName SQLSERVERA -Credential ad\sqldba
+
+ dbatools
+ Tests tempdb configuration against SQL Server best practices and returns compliance status for each rule.
+Test-DbaTempDbConfig -SqlInstance localhost
+
+ dbatools
+ Validates Windows logins and groups in SQL Server against Active Directory to identify orphaned, disabled, or problematic accounts
+Test-DbaWindowsLogin -SqlInstance Dev01
+
+ dbatools
+ Completely removes SqlWatch monitoring solution from a SQL Server instance
+Uninstall-DbaSqlWatch -SqlInstance server1
+
+ dbatools
+ Removes persisted dbatools configuration settings from registry and configuration files.
+Get-DbatoolsConfig |
+Unregister-DbatoolsConfig
+
+ dbatools
+ Downloads the latest SQL Server build reference database used for patch compliance and version tracking
+Update-DbaBuildReference
+
+ dbatools
+ Installs SQL Server Service Packs and Cumulative Updates across local and remote instances automatically.
+Update-DbaInstance -ComputerName SQL1 -Version SP3 -Path \\network\share
+
+ dbatools
+ Updates existing Ola Hallengren Maintenance Solution stored procedures to the latest version
+Update-DbaMaintenanceSolution -SqlInstance RES14224 -Database DBA
+
+ dbatools
+ Changes the service account or password for SQL Server Engine and Agent services
+$SecurePassword = (Get-Credential NoUsernameNeeded).Password
+Update-DbaServiceAccount -ComputerName sql1 -ServiceName 'MSSQL$MYINSTANCE' -SecurePassword $SecurePassword
+
+ dbatools
+ Updates the dbatools PowerShell module to the latest version
+Update-Dbatools
+
+ dbatools
+ Monitors active connections across SQL Server instances and logs client details to a central tracking table
+Watch-DbaDbLogin -SqlInstance sqlserver -SqlCms SqlCms1
+
+ dbatools
+ Monitors Extended Events sessions in real-time, streaming live event data as it occurs
+Watch-DbaXESession -SqlInstance sql2017 -Session system_health
+
+ dbatools
+ Performs high-speed bulk inserts of data into SQL Server tables using SqlBulkCopy.
+$DataTable = Import-Csv C:\temp\customers.csv
+Write-DbaDbTableData -SqlInstance sql2014 -InputObject $DataTable -Table mydb.dbo.customers
+
+ dbatools
+ + Returns the Output File for each step of one or more SQL Agent Jobs with the Job Names provided dynamically from the pipeline or from other Get commands. This command is incredibly useful for troubleshooting. +
+ + +$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Job = "Daily Maintenance", "Weekly Backup"
+ StepName = "Step 1"
+}
+Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile @splat
+
+ dbatools
+ + Migrate databases between SQL Server instances with minimal downtime using backup/restore or detach/attach methods. +
+ +
+ Copy-DbaDatabase -Source sql2014 -Destination sql2022 -Database AdventureWorks
+
+ Copy-DbaDatabase -Source sql2014 -Destination sql2022
+```
+
+**Format B: Splat (4+ parameters)**
+```html
+$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Job = "Daily Maintenance"
+ StepName = "Step 1"
+}
+Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile @splat
+```
+
+**Splat Alignment Rules:**
+- Align all `=` signs vertically
+- Use spaces (not tabs) for alignment
+- Maximum 4-5 parameters in the splat
+- Keep values concise - truncate long strings if needed
+
+### 5. Author Name
+- Extract just the name, no Twitter handles (@username), no URLs
+- If multiple authors, use the first one
+- Example: "Chrissy LeMaire" not "Chrissy LeMaire (@cl)"
+
+### 6. Tags
+- Use the first tag as the PRIMARY tag (highlighted in orange in footer)
+- Include 3-4 relevant tags total in the footer
+- Keep tags short (1-2 words each)
+- Primary tag uses `.tag.primary` class (orange), others use `.tag` class (gray)
+
+
+## Output
+
+Generate the complete HTML file. Save it as: `social-card-{CommandName}.html`
+
+Example filename: `social-card-Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile.html`
+```
+
+## HTML Template (Both Short and Long Commands)
+
+```html
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ dbatools
+ {SYNOPSIS}
+ +$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Job = "Daily Maintenance", "Weekly Backup"
+}
+Get-DbaAgentJobOutputFile @splat
+```
+
+## Batch Processing Script
+
+To process all commands, use this PowerShell approach:
+
+```powershell
+# Get all public commands
+$commands = Get-ChildItem -Path ".\public\*.ps1"
+
+foreach ($cmd in $commands) {
+ $content = Get-Content $cmd.FullName -Raw
+
+ # Extract command name
+ $commandName = $cmd.BaseName
+
+ # Extract synopsis
+ if ($content -match '\.SYNOPSIS\s*\r?\n\s*(.+?)(?=\r?\n\s*\.)') {
+ $synopsis = $Matches[1].Trim()
+ }
+
+ # Extract author (name only, no twitter/url)
+ if ($content -match 'Author:\s*([^(@\r\n]+)') {
+ $author = $Matches[1].Trim().TrimEnd(',')
+ }
+
+ # Extract tags
+ if ($content -match 'Tags:\s*(.+)') {
+ $tags = $Matches[1].Trim() -split ',\s*'
+ }
+
+ # Extract first example
+ if ($content -match '\.EXAMPLE\s*\r?\n\s*PS C:\\>\s*(.+?)(?=\r?\n\s*\r?\n|\r?\n\s*\.)') {
+ $example = $Matches[1].Trim()
+ }
+
+ # Output for AI processing
+ [PSCustomObject]@{
+ CommandName = $commandName
+ Author = $author
+ Synopsis = $synopsis
+ Tags = $tags
+ Example = $example
+ }
+}
+```
+
+## Taking Screenshots with Puppeteer
+
+After generating the HTML files, use Puppeteer for automated batch screenshots.
+
+### Quick Setup
+
+```bash
+npm install puppeteer
+```
+
+### Screenshot Script (screenshot-cards.js)
+
+```javascript
+const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+
+const CARD_WIDTH = 1200;
+const CARD_HEIGHT = 628;
+const HTML_DIR = './static/images/social-cards';
+const OUTPUT_DIR = './static/images/social-cards';
+
+async function screenshotCards() {
+ const browser = await puppeteer.launch({
+ headless: 'new',
+ args: ['--no-sandbox', '--disable-setuid-sandbox']
+ });
+
+ const page = await browser.newPage();
+ await page.setViewport({ width: CARD_WIDTH, height: CARD_HEIGHT });
+
+ // Get all HTML files
+ const htmlFiles = fs.readdirSync(HTML_DIR)
+ .filter(f => f.endsWith('.html'));
+
+ console.log(`Found ${htmlFiles.length} HTML files to process`);
+
+ for (const htmlFile of htmlFiles) {
+ const htmlPath = path.join(HTML_DIR, htmlFile);
+ const pngFile = htmlFile.replace('.html', '.png');
+ const pngPath = path.join(OUTPUT_DIR, pngFile);
+
+ try {
+ // Load HTML file
+ await page.goto(`file://${path.resolve(htmlPath)}`, {
+ waitUntil: 'networkidle0'
+ });
+
+ // Wait for fonts to load
+ await page.evaluateHandle('document.fonts.ready');
+
+ // Take screenshot
+ await page.screenshot({
+ path: pngPath,
+ type: 'png',
+ clip: { x: 0, y: 0, width: CARD_WIDTH, height: CARD_HEIGHT }
+ });
+
+ console.log(`✓ ${pngFile}`);
+ } catch (err) {
+ console.error(`✗ ${htmlFile}: ${err.message}`);
+ }
+ }
+
+ await browser.close();
+ console.log('\nDone!');
+}
+
+screenshotCards();
+```
+
+### Usage
+
+```bash
+# Run from the web directory
+node screenshot-cards.js
+
+# Or screenshot a single card
+node -e "
+const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');
+(async () => {
+ const browser = await puppeteer.launch({ headless: 'new' });
+ const page = await browser.newPage();
+ await page.setViewport({ width: 1200, height: 628 });
+ await page.goto('file://' + process.argv[1], { waitUntil: 'networkidle0' });
+ await page.evaluateHandle('document.fonts.ready');
+ await page.screenshot({ path: process.argv[1].replace('.html', '.png') });
+ await browser.close();
+})();
+" "./static/images/social-cards/Copy-DbaDatabase.html"
+```
+
+### PowerShell Wrapper (optional)
+
+```powershell
+# Convert-SocialCardsToPng.ps1
+param(
+ [string]$HtmlPath = ".\static\images\social-cards",
+ [string[]]$CommandName
+)
+
+$htmlFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $HtmlPath -Filter "*.html"
+
+if ($CommandName) {
+ $htmlFiles = $htmlFiles | Where-Object {
+ $name = $_.BaseName
+ foreach ($pattern in $CommandName) {
+ if ($name -like $pattern) { return $true }
+ }
+ return $false
+ }
+}
+
+foreach ($html in $htmlFiles) {
+ $png = $html.FullName -replace '\.html$', '.png'
+ Write-Host "Converting $($html.Name)..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+ $script = @"
+const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');
+(async () => {
+ const browser = await puppeteer.launch({ headless: 'new' });
+ const page = await browser.newPage();
+ await page.setViewport({ width: 1200, height: 628 });
+ await page.goto('file://$($html.FullName -replace '\\', '/')', { waitUntil: 'networkidle0' });
+ await page.evaluateHandle('document.fonts.ready');
+ await page.screenshot({ path: '$($png -replace '\\', '/')' });
+ await browser.close();
+})();
+"@
+
+ $script | node
+ Write-Host " Created: $($html.BaseName).png" -ForegroundColor Green
+}
+```
+
+### Important Notes
+
+- Card dimensions: **1200x628 pixels** (Twitter/X optimal)
+- `networkidle0` ensures external fonts (Google Fonts) are loaded
+- `document.fonts.ready` waits for font rendering
+- PNG format preserves quality for social media
+- The `thor.png` logo file must be in the same directory as the HTML files
diff --git a/social/social-card-prompt.txt b/social/social-card-prompt.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9e244b8e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/social/social-card-prompt.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,236 @@
+Generate a complete HTML social card file for the dbatools PowerShell command.
+
+=== COMMAND DATA ===
+CommandName: {{CommandName}}
+Author: {{Author}}
+Synopsis: {{Synopsis}}
+Availability: {{Availability}}
+Tags: {{Tags}}
+Examples:
+{{Examples}}
+
+=== OUTPUT FILE PATH ===
+WRITE THE COMPLETE HTML TO: {{HtmlFile}}
+
+=== CRITICAL FORMATTING RULES ===
+
+0. EXAMPLE SELECTION - ALWAYS USE EXAMPLE 1:
+ - ALWAYS use EXAMPLE 1 from the examples data, unless it's multi-line splatting code
+ - NEVER pick Example 2 or 3 just because they look simpler
+ - Example 1 is specifically chosen to be the most representative
+
+1. UNDERSTANDING PIPES vs LINE CONTINUATION:
+ A pipe (|) means OUTPUT flows to a DIFFERENT command. Both sides have their own command name:
+ CORRECT: Get-Something -Param value | Do-Something -OtherParam
+ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+ First command Second command (different name!)
+
+ WRONG interpretation - this is NOT a pipe, it's line continuation:
+ Add-Something -Param1 value |
+ -Param2 othervalue
+ ^ This is WRONG! -Param2 is part of Add-Something, not a separate command
+
+ If you see a | but NO command name after it (just parameters), it's NOT a real pipe!
+
+2. EXAMPLE FORMAT DECISION TREE:
+
+ CRITICAL: Count the actual characters in the example BEFORE choosing a format!
+ The example box is 820px wide. At 14px monospace, that's ~92 characters MAX.
+ Text longer than 92 chars WILL overflow and look broken.
+
+ STEP 0: Is the COMMAND NAME itself 27+ characters long?
+ - YES, but only 1 parameter → Continue to STEP 1 (inline is fine for single params)
+ - YES, with 2+ parameters → Use FORMAT B (splat) - long command names need splat to look clean
+ - NO → Continue to STEP 1
+
+ STEP 1: Does the example contain a REAL pipe (| followed by a Verb-Noun command)?
+ - YES → Go to STEP 3 (pipe format)
+ - NO → Go to STEP 2 (single command)
+
+ STEP 2 (single command, no pipe):
+ - FIRST: Count the total characters in the example line (including command, params, values, spaces)
+ - If total ≤92 chars AND ≤3 params → FORMAT A (inline)
+ - If total >92 chars OR 4+ params → FORMAT B (splat) - NO EXCEPTIONS!
+
+ STEP 3 (piped commands):
+ - Measure the FIRST command (before the pipe) - if >60 chars → FORMAT D (splat + pipe)
+ - If first command ≤60 chars AND second command ≤92 chars → FORMAT C (two lines)
+ - If still too long → FORMAT D (splat the first command, then pipe)
+
+ OVERFLOW PREVENTION: If in doubt, use SPLAT format. It's better to have a clean splat
+ than an ugly overflow. Commands with 4+ parameters almost always need splat format.
+
+ VISUAL CHECK: The example box is 820px wide with 24px padding on each side = 772px usable.
+ At 14px monospace (~8.4px per char), that's ~92 characters MAX before overflow/cutoff.
+ If your inline example exceeds 92 chars, it WILL get cut off visually - use splat instead!
+
+3. FORMAT A - INLINE (single command, ≤3 params, ≤92 chars MAXIMUM):
+ Command-Name -Param1 value1 -Param2 value2
+
+4. FORMAT B - SPLAT (4+ params OR >92 chars, NO pipe):
+ `$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2014"
+ Database = "AdventureWorks"
+ }
+ Command-Name @splat
+
+5. FORMAT C - SHORT PIPED (first command ≤50 chars, second ≤68 chars):
+ Get-Something -Param value |
+Do-SomethingElse -OtherParam val
+
+6. FORMAT D - LONG PIPED (first command >50 chars) - Splat first, then pipe:
+ `$splat = @{
+ SqlInstance = "sql2017a"
+ AvailabilityGroup = "SharePoint"
+ }
+ Get-DbaAvailabilityGroup @splat |
+Add-DbaAgReplica -SqlInstance sql2017b
+
+ CRITICAL: Line after the splat has the command + @splat + pipe, then next line has the second command.
+
+7. ARRAY VALUES (comma-separated):
+ For values like "db1, db2", keep them together in ONE span:
+ db1, db2
+ Do NOT split: db1, db2
+
+8. TAG ABBREVIATION EXPANSION - ALWAYS expand these common abbreviations in tags:
+ - AG → Availability Groups
+ - HA → High Availability
+ - DR → Disaster Recovery
+ - CDC → Change Data Capture
+ - HADR → High Availability Disaster Recovery
+ - SPN → Service Principal Name
+ - DAC → Dedicated Admin Connection
+ - WSFC → Windows Server Failover Cluster
+ - TDE → Transparent Data Encryption
+ - CMK → Column Master Key
+ - CEK → Column Encryption Key
+ - XE → Extended Events
+ - XESession → Extended Events Session
+ - PBM → Policy Based Management
+ - CMS → Central Management Server
+ - DBA → Database Administration
+ - SSMS → SQL Server Management Studio
+ - SSRS → SQL Server Reporting Services
+ - SSIS → SQL Server Integration Services
+ - SSAS → SQL Server Analysis Services
+ - WSMan → Windows Remote Management
+ - SPNs → Service Principal Names
+ - Ola → Ola Hallengren (Maintenance Solution)
+ - tempdb → TempDB
+ - filegroup → Filegroup
+ - dacpac → DACPAC
+ - bacpac → BACPAC
+ Example: Tags "AG, HA, Migration" → display as "Availability Groups", "High Availability", "Migration"
+
+9. COMMAND NAME SIZING (based on character count):
+ - size-small (58px): up to 18 chars
+ - size-medium (50px): 19-26 chars
+ - size-large (42px): 27-34 chars
+ - size-xl (36px): 35+ chars
+
+10. AUTHOR NAME - CLEAN IT UP:
+ - Remove ALL Twitter handles (@username)
+ - Remove ALL URLs and email addresses
+ - Use ONLY the first author if multiple
+ - If the author is "Garry Bargsley" (any variation), OMIT the author box entirely
+ - Example: "Chrissy LeMaire (@cl), netnerds.net" becomes "Chrissy LeMaire"
+
+11. TAGS - First tag is PRIMARY (orange), rest are gray. Show 3-4 max.
+
+12. Parse examples: Look for "PS C:\>" pattern, clean \u003e to >, \u0027 to '
+
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