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So, let’s try a quick query direct from the command line. Again, remember that this is meant to be run
from the Windows command prompt (don’t use the Management Console):
SQLCMD -Usa -Pmypass -Q “SELECT * FROM AdventureWorks2008.Production.Location”
The –P is the flag that indicates the password. If your server is configured with something other than a
blank password (and it should be!), then you’ll need to provide that password immediately following the
–P with no space in between. If you are using Windows authentication instead of SQL Server authentication,
then substitute a -E and nothing else in the place of both the –U and –P parameters (remove
both, but replace with just one –E).
If you run this from a command prompt, you should get something like:
C:\>SQLCMD -E -Q “SELECT * FROM AdventureWorks2008.Production.Location”
LocationID Name CostRate Avail
ability ModifiedDate
---------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ -----
------- -----------------------
1 Tool Crib 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
2 Sheet Metal Racks 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
3 Paint Shop 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
4 Paint Storage 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
5 Metal Storage 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
6 Miscellaneous Storage 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
7 Finished Goods Storage 0.0000
.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
10 Frame Forming 22.5000
96.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
20 Frame Welding 25.0000
108.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
30 Debur and Polish 14.5000
120.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
40 Paint 15.7500
120.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
45 Specialized Paint 18.0000
80.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
50 Subassembly 12.2500
120.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
60 Final Assembly 12.2500
120.00 1998-06-01 00:00:00.000
(14 rows affected)
C:\>
Now, let’s create a quick text file to see how it works when including a file. At the command prompt,
type the following:
C:\>copy con testsql.sql
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