Remove-DbaRegServer

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Synopsis

Removes registered servers found in SQL Server Central Management Server (CMS).

Description

Removes registered servers found in SQL Server Central Management Server (CMS).

Syntax

Remove-DbaRegServer
    [[-SqlInstance] <DbaInstanceParameter[]>]
    [[-SqlCredential] <PSCredential>]
    [[-Name] <String[]>]
    [[-ServerName] <String[]>]
    [[-Group] <String[]>]
    [[-InputObject] <RegisteredServer[]>]
    [-EnableException]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

Examples

Example: 1

PS C:\> Remove-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2012 -Group HR, Accounting

Removes all servers from the HR and Accounting groups on sql2012

Example: 2

PS C:\> Remove-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2012 -Group HR\Development

Removes all servers from the HR and sub-group Development from the CMS on sql2012.

Example: 3

PS C:\> Remove-DbaRegServer -SqlInstance sql2012 -Confirm:$false

Removes all registered servers on sql2012 and turns off all prompting

Optional Parameters

-SqlInstance

The target SQL Server instance or instances.

-SqlCredential

Login to the target instance using alternative credentials. Accepts PowerShell credentials (Get-Credential). Windows Authentication, SQL Server Authentication, Active Directory - Password, and Active Directory - Integrated are all supported. For MFA support, please use Connect-DbaInstance.

-Name

Specifies one or more names to include. Name is the visible name in SSMS CMS interface (labeled Registered Server Name)

-ServerName

Specifies one or more server names to include. Server Name is the actual instance name (labeled Server Name)

-Group

Specifies one or more groups to include from SQL Server Central Management Server.

-InputObject

Allows results from Get-DbaRegServer to be piped in

-EnableException

By default, when something goes wrong we try to catch it, interpret it and give you a friendly warning message. This avoids overwhelming you with "sea of red" exceptions, but is inconvenient because it basically disables advanced scripting. Using this switch turns this "nice by default" feature off and enables you to catch exceptions with your own try/catch.

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the command were to run. No actions are actually performed.

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before executing any changing operations within the command.