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I just recently started getting into powershell, and, I love the power it brings to the table. So I was curious to a backup example in powershell for SQL DB.
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I just recently started getting into powershell, and, I love the power it brings to the table. So I was curious to a backup example in powershell for SQL DB.

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Ok but for SQL Server whenever you can, use proprietary scripts.<br />
Check the link I've posted in my last comment to see if it helps you.
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Ok but for SQL Server whenever you can, use proprietary scripts.
Check the link I've posted in my last comment to see if it helps you.

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I need to build a PS script that will call upon the MSSQL db and pass through a t-sql query to backup a database, then, restore the backup into another DB on the same server.<br />
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Thanks!
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I need to build a PS script that will call upon the MSSQL db and pass through a t-sql query to backup a database, then, restore the backup into another DB on the same server.

Thanks!

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