Virtual Database includes a command line interface (CLI). When you use the sqlvdbcmd command, the following actions can be performed:
| Actions | Description |
|---|---|
| Create | Create a new virtual database |
| Remove | Delete a virtual database |
| Cleanup | Cleanup unused virtual database temporary files |
| EncryptWindowsPassword | Encrypt plain-text password for Windows logins |
| EncryptSqlPassword | Encrypt plain-text password for SQL Server logins |
| EncryptRestorePassword | Encrypt plain-text password for encrypted restores |
| Map | Generate maps <for InstantRestore or SQL virtual database> |
| Help | Display more detailed help |
For detailed descriptions and available virtual database options, see the CLI Help (SQLvdbCmd help <action>).
SQL VDB CLI actions and options are not case-sensitive.