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Syntax

The documentation of the syntax for dscmd.exe uses the follow conventions

dscmd <arguments> [options]

<Arguments>​

Arguments are indicated by angled brackets and are required

[Options]​

Are indicated by square brackets and are not required in all circumstances. But there are scenarios where certain combinations of options must be used.

For example if you use the --connectionString option to connect to tabular model
you cannot also use the --server or --database options.

And if you use the --database option you must also use the --server option.

Values with spaces​

If you need to pass a value with spaces, for example if you have a database called Adventure Works you would surround that value with quotes.

eg. --database "Adventure Works"

info

Using an invalid combination of options should generate a meaningful error message explaining what the problem is