Tag: PowerShell
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Using PowerShell to Get Last SQL Failover Time
When reviewing availability events on SQL Server, one of the first questions is often: Did the cluster move, and when? This post shows how to use PowerShell to retrieve the last Windows Failover Cluster role movement for a SQL Server instance by querying cluster event logs. It’s a fast, reliable way to confirm node-level failovers…
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Enabling TCP Connections in SQL Server
TCP/IP must be enabled in SQL Server for remote connections to work. If it’s disabled, applications can’t connect; even if authentication, ports, and firewall rules are all correct. This post shows two reliable ways to enable TCP connections in SQL Server: Both approaches require a service restart before changes take effect. When You Need to…
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Testing Remote Server Port Connectivity with PowerShell
Testing connectivity to remote server ports is a basic skill every DBA should have. Not just DBAs either — anyone running production systems needs to be able to answer one simple question quickly: Can this server actually reach that server on this port? This post shows two reliable ways to test whether a remote port…
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How to Open PowerShell as Administrator on Windows
Running PowerShell as Administrator is required for many system-level tasks such as configuring Windows, installing software, or running administrative scripts. If a command fails unexpectedly, one of the first things to verify is whether the PowerShell session is actually elevated. Below are the most reliable ways to open PowerShell with elevated privileges on Windows. Quick…
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