# Get-BrokerDBConnection
Gets the database connection string for the specified data store used by the Broker Service.
Syntax
Get-BrokerDBConnection [-AdminAddress <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
Detailed Description
Gets the database connection string from the currently selected Broker Service instance.
If the returned string is blank, no valid connection string has been specified. In this case the service is running, but is idle and awaiting specification of a valid connection string.
The current service instance is the one on the local machine, or the one most recently specified using the -AdminAddress parameter of a Broker SDK cmdlet.
Related Commands
Parameters
| Name | Description | Required? | Pipeline Input | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdminAddress | Specifies the address of a XenDesktop controller that the PowerShell snapin will connect to. This can be provided as a host name or an IP address. | false | false | Localhost. Once a value is provided by any cmdlet, this value will become the default. |
Input Type
None
You cannot pipe input into this cmdlet.
Return Values
System.String
The database connection string configured for the current Broker Service instance.## Notes
If the command fails, the following errors can be returned.
Error Codes
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NoDBConnections
The database connection string for the Broker Service has not been specified.
PermissionDenied
You do not have permission to execute this command.
AuthorizationError
There was a problem communicating with the Citrix Delegated Administration Service.
CommunicationError
There was a problem communicating with the remote service.
ExceptionThrown
An unexpected error occurred. For more details, see the Windows event logs on the controller or the XenDesktop logs.
Examples
EXAMPLE 1
C:\PS> Get-BrokerDBConnection -AdminAddress controller1.mydomain.net
Description
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Gets the database connection string in use by the Broker Service instance running on controller "controller1.mydomain.net".