Chapter 2: Using Interactive isql from the Command Line

Starting and stopping isql

To start isql, enter this command at the operating-system prompt:

isql

When the prompt appears, enter your password.

The password does not appear on the screen as you type. The isql prompt appears:

1>

You can now issue Transact-SQL commands.

To exit isql enter either of these commands on a line by itself:

quit
exit