Azure SQL Database Quickstarts

Get started quickly with Azure SQL Database. These quickstart guides will help you create, connect to, and manage your first Azure SQL database.

Create an Azure SQL Database using the Azure portal

Learn how to provision a new Azure SQL database with just a few clicks in the Azure portal. This guide covers essential configuration steps.

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Connect to Azure SQL Database with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Discover how to establish a secure connection to your Azure SQL Database from your desktop using SQL Server Management Studio.

Download and install SSMS
Configure firewall rules
Connect using server name and credentials

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Create an Azure SQL Database using Azure CLI

Automate the creation of your Azure SQL Database resources using the Azure Command-Line Interface. This guide is ideal for scripting and automation.

Example command:

az sql db create --resource-group myResourceGroup --server myserver --name myDatabase --edition Basic

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Create an Azure SQL Database using PowerShell

Leverage PowerShell scripts to provision and configure Azure SQL Databases efficiently. This guide helps you manage your databases programmatically.

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Create a serverless Azure SQL Database

Explore the serverless compute tier for Azure SQL Database, which automatically scales compute based on workload demand and pauses during idle periods.

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