title: Test Database Connectivity
body: <p>Is there an easy way to test the connectivity to a MS SQL Server instance from a client (without loading any SQL assemblies) with PowerShell?</p>
  
  <p><strong>MS Sql:</strong> Servername\Instance Port 1433</p>
  
  <p>How can I test the connectivity to the server with PowerShell from a normal client?</p>