Creating a SQL Server instance inventory

In this recipe, we will export SQL Server instance properties to a text file.

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 as follows:

   #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:

   #specify folder and filename to be produced
   $folder = "C:\Temp"
   $currdate = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd_hmmtt"
   $filename = "$($instanceName)_InstanceInventory_$($currdate).csv"
   $fullpath = Join-Path $folder $filename
   
   #export all “server” object properties
   #note we are using V3 simplified Where-Object syntax
   $server | 
   Get-Member | 
   Where-Object Name -ne "SystemMessages" |
   Where-Object MemberType -eq "Property" |
   Select...