importing a server list

  • I was given an xml document to use to import a list of servers. The list contains a moderate amount of servers. In the past I've only had to deal with a few servers at a time so importing/exporting list was somewhat irrelevant. Is this something exclusive to CMS? thanks!

  • CMS?

  • Ninja's_RGR'us (5/4/2011)


    CMS?

    Sorry, a central management server

  • Ok, but I still don't really see the question and how I can guide you.

    So you got a list of servers. You need to manage them. then what? what's the problem?

  • Have a gander at this article.

    http://sqlbg.wordpress.com/2010/11/02/sql-server-centralized-managementregistering-multiple-instances-at-once/

    It should be just the same as if importing just a few servers.

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  • Sorry, How to actually import this list of servers from an xml schema file. All servers I've managed in the past I've manually set up in SSMS. I don't see any option to import this file so I'm wondering if either I'm missing something or if this is something only possible with a central management server. Thanks again.

  • Is it a .xml extension or a .regsrvr extension? SSMS exports servers and imports server lists via the regsrvr extension. The file contains xml info and is very straightforward to import.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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  • I actually figured this out. Under the registered server, right clicking the Local Server Groups and selecting the import task got me there. Thanks again!

  • SQLRNNR (5/4/2011)


    Is it a .xml extension or a .regsrvr extension? SSMS exports servers and imports server lists via the regsrvr extension. The file contains xml info and is very straightforward to import.

    Yes this was it, sorry for not being descriptive enough! Thanks again!

  • Good to hear

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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  • Happy to <almost> help :w00t:.

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