Connect to sql box via cmdshell

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Connect to sql box via cmdshell

Lord Slaagh

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January 12, 2017 at 1:39 pm

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Hello,
I am trying to connect to a SQL box via cmdshell and not having much luck. I am able to run a query for cmdshell but I want my cmd prompt to already be connected so I can simply type "select * from table" without the connection string.
This is what I have so far...
sqlcmd -S SERVER -d DB -E
I want cmdline to reflect the SQL server and not my local machine.
C:\Users\12345678>
SQL Server BOX>
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Phil Parkin SSC Guru Points: 246988 More actions · Answer 1

Lord Slaagh - Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:39 PM
Hello,
I am trying to connect to a SQL box via cmdshell and not having much luck. I am able to run a query for cmdshell but I want my cmd prompt to already be connected so I can simply type "select * from table" without the connection string.
This is what I have so far...
sqlcmd -S SERVER -d DB -E
I want cmdline to reflect the SQL server and not my local machine.
C:\Users\12345678>
SQL Server BOX>

I'm guessing that your question is 'How do I change the text of the prompt?' Is that correct?

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Thom A SSC Guru Points: 99133 More actions · Answer 2

If you want Powershell/CMD to go straight to sqlcmd, you could make it a shortcut with the command passed through

For example:
C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -Command "sqlcmd -S MySQLServer -d TestDB -E"

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Lord Slaagh SSCertifiable Points: 5745 More actions · Answer 3

Phil Parkin - Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:46 PM
Lord Slaagh - Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:39 PM
Hello,
I am trying to connect to a SQL box via cmdshell and not having much luck. I am able to run a query for cmdshell but I want my cmd prompt to already be connected so I can simply type "select * from table" without the connection string.
This is what I have so far...
sqlcmd -S SERVER -d DB -E
I want cmdline to reflect the SQL server and not my local machine.
C:\Users\12345678>
SQL Server BOX>
I'm guessing that your question is 'How do I change the text of the prompt?' Is that correct?

yes, thanks!

The are no problems, only solutions. --John Lennon

thomasliddledba Ten Centuries Points: 1200 More actions · Answer 4

Lord Slaagh - Friday, January 13, 2017 8:28 AM
Phil Parkin - Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:46 PM
Lord Slaagh - Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:39 PM
Hello,
I am trying to connect to a SQL box via cmdshell and not having much luck. I am able to run a query for cmdshell but I want my cmd prompt to already be connected so I can simply type "select * from table" without the connection string.
This is what I have so far...
sqlcmd -S SERVER -d DB -E
I want cmdline to reflect the SQL server and not my local machine.
C:\Users\12345678>
SQL Server BOX>
I'm guessing that your question is 'How do I change the text of the prompt?' Is that correct?
yes, thanks!

I don't believe you can do it in the command prompt, however, using powershell the prompt will display the server name.
http://www.sqlhammer.com/t-sql-command-line-options-part-5-sqlps/

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