Getting Started with PowerShell as a DBA

Explore the fundamentals of PowerShell for database administrators in this comprehensive conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Learn the syntax of PowerShell and discover how to translate your existing TSQL knowledge into PowerShell commands. Gain insights into using Select-Object and Sort-Object with Pipelines, and understand why PowerShell is a valuable addition to your DBA toolkit. Overcome the initial learning curve and begin your journey to becoming a PowerShell-proficient database administrator. This session is designed to help DBAs who want to leverage PowerShell's capabilities, demonstrating its potential as a powerful complementary tool rather than a replacement for existing solutions.