How do I use Azure Database?

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In this article Prerequisites. Sign in to the Azure portal. Create a blank database in Azure SQL Database. Create a server-level IP firewall rule. Connect to the database. Create tables in your database. Load data into the tables. Query data.

How do I access my Azure Database?

If it doesn't open, you can open it manually by selecting Object Explorer > Connect > Database Engine. For Server type, select Database Engine (usually the default option). For Server name, enter the name of your Azure SQL Database or Azure Managed Instance name. Use SQL Server Authentication for Azure SQL to connect.

What is Azure SQL database used for?

Azure SQL Database is a fully managed platform as a service (PaaS) database engine that handles most of the database management functions such as upgrading, patching, backups, and monitoring without user involvement.

Can I use Azure database for free?

You can have only one free Azure SQL Server database per region, it reverts to Standard Edition after 365 days.

How do I connect to an Azure SQL Server database?

Steps to Connect SSMS to SQL Azure1Authenticate to the Azure Portal.2Click on SQL Databases.3Click on Servers.4Click on the name of the Server you wish to connect to…5Click on Configure…6Open SQL Management Studio and connect to Database services (usually comes up by default)7Hit the Connect button.Connecting to SQL Azure with SQL Management Studio - DZone

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