dbatools
A PowerShell module with nearly 700 commands for automating SQL Server administration, migrations, and backup testing.
What is dbatools?
dbatools is a PowerShell module that provides nearly 700 commands for automating SQL Server administration tasks. It solves the problem of manual, error-prone database operations by enabling automated migrations, backup testing, and multi-server management through a consistent command-line interface. The tool dramatically reduces the time and risk associated with traditional SQL Server administration methods.
Database administrators and DevOps engineers managing SQL Server environments who need to automate migrations, backup verification, and routine administrative tasks across multiple instances.
Developers choose dbatools because it replaces days of manual work with minutes of automation, offers comprehensive coverage of SQL Server versions (2000-2022), and provides a consistent PowerShell interface for both on-premises and cloud SQL environments. Its extensive command library and active community support make it the de facto standard for SQL Server automation.
Overview
🚀 SQL Server automation and instance migrations have never been safer, faster or freer
Use Cases
Best For
- Migrating SQL Server instances between servers or versions
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