Uninstall-DbaSqlWatch

Ken K (github.com/koglerk)

Windows, Linux, macOS

Synopsis

Completely removes SqlWatch monitoring solution from a SQL Server instance

Description

Performs a complete uninstallation of the SqlWatch performance monitoring solution by removing all associated database objects, SQL Agent jobs, and historical data. This includes dropping all SqlWatch tables (containing performance metrics history), views, stored procedures, functions, Extended Events sessions, Service Broker components, assemblies, and user-defined table types. The function also unpublishes the SqlWatch DACPAC registration to ensure clean removal. Use this when decommissioning SqlWatch or preparing for a fresh installation after configuration issues.

Syntax

Uninstall-DbaSqlWatch
    [-SqlInstance] <DbaInstanceParameter[]>
    [[-SqlCredential] <PSCredential>]
    [[-Database] <String>]
    [-EnableException]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

Examples

Example: 1

PS C:\> Uninstall-DbaSqlWatch -SqlInstance server1

Deletes all user objects, agent jobs, and historical data associated with SqlWatch from the master database.

Required Parameters

-SqlInstance

SQL Server name or SMO object representing the SQL Server to connect to.

Property	Value
Alias
Required	True
Pipeline	true (ByValue)
Default Value

Optional Parameters

-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.

Property	Value
Alias
Required	False
Pipeline	false
Default Value

-Database

Specifies the database containing the SqlWatch installation to remove. Defaults to master.
Use this when SqlWatch was installed in a database other than the default master database.

Property	Value
Alias
Required	False
Pipeline	false
Default Value	master

-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.

Property	Value
Alias
Required	False
Pipeline	false
Default Value	False

-WhatIf

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

Property	Value
Alias	wi
Required	False
Pipeline	false
Default Value

-Confirm

Prompts to confirm actions

Property	Value
Alias	cf
Required	False
Pipeline	false
Default Value