Changing a database owner

This recipe shows how to programmatically change a SQL Server database owner.

Getting ready

This task assumes you have created a database called TestDB and that a Windows account QUERYWORKS\aterra. QUERYWORKS\aterra has been created in your test VM.

Note

See Appendix D, Creating a SQL Server VM.

If you don't already have one, create a TestDB database by following the steps the Creating a database recipe.

How to do it...

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:

   #create database handle
   $dbName = "TestDB"
   $db = $server.Databases[$dbName]
   
   #display current owner 
   $db.Owner
   
   #change owner...