Connecting to SQL Azure via SSMS

In this blog we would discuss as a beginner, how to perform tasks using Windows Azure. Following points will be discussed:

• ·         How to create a new account and database on Azure Platform?
• ·         How to connect to SQL Azure via SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio)? 

Please follow steps as given below:

How to create a new account and database on Azure Platform?

Log on to the following link to create an account on Azure Platform: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/free/

After the database is set you need to alter the Firewall settings of SQL Azure Database. Go to the Dashboard.

How to connect to SQL Azure via SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio)?

You can download SSMS from the following link: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt238290.aspx

After installation, open SSMS

Creating and accessing database made easy using Microsoft Azure.


Happy Learning!