Dropping a database

This recipe shows how you can drop a database, using PowerShell and SMO.

Getting ready

This task assumes you have created a database called TestDB. If you haven't, create one by following the steps in the Creating a database recipe.

How to do it...

The following are the steps to drop your TestDB database:

1. Open the PowerShell console by going to Start | Accessories | Windows PowerShell | Windows PowerShell ISE.

2. Import the SQLPS module, and create a new SMO Server object:

   #import SQL Server module
   Import-Module SQLPS -DisableNameChecking
   
   #replace this with your instance name
   $instanceName = "KERRIGAN"
   $server = New-Object -TypeName Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.Server -ArgumentList $instanceName

3. Add the following script and run it:

   $dbName = "TestDB"
   
   #need to check if database exists, and if it does, drop it
   $db = $server.Databases[$dbName]
   if ($db)
   {
         #we will use KillDatabase instead of Drop
         #Kill database will drop active connections before 
         #dropping...