Using Synonyms [!INCLUDE SQL Server ASDB, ASDBMI, ASDW] A synonym is an alternative name for a schema-scoped object. In SMO, synonyms are represented by the ...

In SQL Server, you can create a new database by restoring a backup of a user database created by using some previous versions. SQL Server 2016 uses a different default path than earlier versions.

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 ...

Figure 6. We have really just dipped our toe into the water that is using SMO with PowerShell to explore and report on various portions of SQL server and its database and tables. We can also do things ...

Get tips for updating to Microsoft SQL Server 2014, including using SLQ's Copy Database Wizard and a checklist with key tasks to complete during your migration plan.

Conclusion Restoring a SQL database backup using SQL Server Management Studio is a straightforward process that allows you to recover lost or corrupted data. By following the steps outlined in this ...

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the principal interface for working with Microsoft SQL Server. However, many subtleties of this powerful tool evade even the most seasoned professionals.

Let me explain. Traditionally, SQL Distributed Management Objects (DMO) and SMO have been complicated enough to code that many DBAs stayed away from them.