Export-PSReminderDatabase

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SYNOPSIS

Export the PSReminder database.

SYNTAX

Export-PSReminderDatabase [-Path] <String> [-DatabasePath <String>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

DESCRIPTION

SQLite doesn't have a backup mechanism like SQL Server. You can use this command to export the reminder database to a JSON file. You can use Import-PSReminderDatabase to restore it.

EXAMPLES

Example 1: Export the database

PS C:\> Export-PSReminderDatabase c:\temp\psrexport.json

Export the database to a JSON file.

PARAMETERS

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type: SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases: cf

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

-DatabasePath

The path to the SQLite database

Type: String
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: $PSReminderDB
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

-Path

The path and filename for the export JSON file.

Type: String
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: True
Position: 0
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type: SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases: wi

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.

INPUTS

None

OUTPUTS

None

NOTES

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Import-PSReminderDatabase