You've automated the SQL database backup process; now, let's restore in auto mode. Here's how to do it with PowerShell. In my last post, I demonstrated a script that can execute backups for a server.

IT pros these days tend to wear many hats and handle seemingly random tasks on a daily basis. At any given time, you may find yourself dealing with an angry user about an Outlook problem, while ...

Essential Tips to Run PowerShell Scripts Like a Pro PowerShell has evolved into a powerful scripting language that’s essential for system administrators and IT professionals alike. Whether you’re ...

When you need a SQL database fast, the cloud is the best way to go. Azure provides a SQL database as a Platform as a Service (PaaS) that eliminates the need to get an entire SQL Server up and running.

As technology grows more and more advanced by the day, there are more and more tasks that can be completed by automated programs. So, if you are a professional or a company that specializes in ...

While there's no shortage of useful tools in Windows, you may not be making use of the most useful one, Windows PowerShell. The Microsoft PowerShell Certification Bundle gets you up to speed on this ...

Unfortunately, not every SQL database is always available when we expect it to be. When you're creating automation scripts to discover, add, update or remove records from a remote SQL database, you ...

Let’s face it: working on the administrative side of IT can involve a lot of tedious, repetitive tasks. Manually configuring user accounts, troubleshooting the same issues over and over, generating ...

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