Altering database properties

This recipe shows you how to change database properties, using SMO and PowerShell.

Getting ready

Create a database called TestDB by following the steps in the Creating a database recipe.

Using TestDB, we will:

• Change ANSI NULLS Enabled to False

• Change ANSI PADDING Enabled to False

• Restrict user access to RESTRICTED_USER

• Set the database to Read Only

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

   #database
   $dbName = "TestDB"
   
   #we are going to assume db exists
   $db = $server.Databases[$dbName]
   
   #DatabaseOptions
   #change ANSI NULLS and ANSI PADDING
   $db.DatabaseOptions.AnsiNullsEnabled...