Query WSUS Database

Question

I'm trying to query the WSUS DB using the Query Database activity to run some cleanup scripts on a schedule. The initial catalog is different than in a typical DB instance because, according to what I've read, its not a full version of SQL. Its a skimmed
down version of SQL Express. So the DB looks like "Pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\SQL\QUERY". I've tried connecting with a few variations of this and keep getting an error: 
Fatal Error Database error has occurred. Fatal error has occured. Please ensure that you have the latest MDAC installed which can be found on the installation cd.
And:
Database error has occurred. Cannot open database "Pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\SQL\QUERY" requested by the login. The login failed.
 Code = 80004005
 Code meaning = Unspecified error
 Source = Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server
 Description = Cannot open database "Pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\SQL\QUERY" requested by the login. The login failed.
I've tried using just "QUERY" as the catalog as well...that failed. At this point I feel like I'm just guessing. 
Also, I know it says login failed but the service account I'm using is an SCCM admin and
should be an admin on the DBs as well. So I assume login is failing because it cant find the DB to login to.
So, does anyone know the correct string to enter for the WSUS initial catalog?
- Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

Answer 1

Hello,
Did you figured this out?
I tried to connect susdb with UDL file, I have to detach it before I can connect successfully.
And here is a blog, hope this will give you some clue.
http://blog.augustoalvarez.com.ar/2009/01/25/wsus-30-connecting-managing-and-moving-susdb-as-internal-database/
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I resorted to PowerShell using the Invoke-SQLCMD cmdlet. I had to Invoke-Command on the WSUS box. Here's my script:
$server = "WSUS Server"
$user = "Account"
$pass = "Password"
$sec = ConvertTo-SecureString $pass -AsPlainText -Force
$cred = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PsCredential($user, $sec)
Invoke-Command -ComputerName $Server -Credential $cred -ScriptBlock{
Import-Module sqlps
$instance = '\\.\Pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\SQL\QUERY'
Invoke-Sqlcmd -ServerInstance $instance -Database SUSDB -inputfile "c:\Scripts\cleanup.txt"
- Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.