Executing an SSIS package stored in SSISDB

In this recipe, we execute a package stored in SSISDB.

Getting ready

In this recipe, we execute the package that comes with the Customer Package Project that was deployed in the Deploying an ISPAC File to SSISDB recipe. Alternatively, replace the variables for folder, project, and package names.

How to do it...

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

2. Import the SQLPS module as follows:

   #import SQL Server module
   Import-Module SQLPS -DisableNameChecking

3. Load the IntegrationServices assembly:

   Add-Type -AssemblyName "Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.IntegrationServices, Version=11.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=89845dcd8080cc91"

4. Add the following script and run:

   $instanceName = "KERRIGAN"
   $connectionString = "Data Source=$instanceName;Initial Catalog=master;Integrated Security=SSPI;"                       
   $conn = New-Object System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection $constr            
   $SSISServer...