Checking SQL Error Logs, Event Logs and Stopping Services with Powershell
It was patching time this week at MyWork so I thought I would share some Powershell scripts I use to speed up the process.
Rob Sewell
Rob was a SQL Server DBA.
Now he just helps people with Powershell, Azure, Automation, and Data.
He is a Cloud and Data Center MVP and a Data Platform MVP, an officer for the PASS DevOps Virtual Chapter, co-leader of Data South West and PSConfEU organiser.
He is a proud supporter of the Data and Powershell communities.
He has a fabulous beard
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