For SQLPS, you'll need to install the SQL Server 2008 Client tools at the very least. Beyond just the command line, there's also a scripting tool, called powershell_ise.exe (see Fig. 1).

Some of these modules use what is called the SQL Management Object (SMO) which allows you to load some assemblies to be able to connect to a SQL server and then explore the server and its database and ...

Before you perform any Azure task with PowerShell, you must install the AzureRm PowerShell module (Install-Module -Name AzureRm) and authenticate to Azure properly using the Add-AzureRmAccount ...

When I (along with many other people) had a lot of trouble trying to install SQL Server Management Studio in an attempt to switch from the SQL Server 2008 R2 evaluation to the free Express version, I ...

PowerShell vs. SQL Server Management Studio When I (along with many other people) had a lot of trouble trying to install SQL Server Management Studio in an attempt to switch from the SQL Server 2008 ...