Create a connection asset for Microsoft SQL Server.
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system.
Supported versions
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000+
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000)
- Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Create a connection to Microsoft SQL Server
To create the connection asset, specify these connection details:
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Database name You don't have to specify the database. With no database specified, you can import metadata from every database that is available for that connection.
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Hostname or IP address
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Port number or Instance name If the server is configured for dynamic ports, use the Instance name.
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Username and password
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Domain name If the Microsoft SQL Server has been set up in a domain that uses NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) authentication, select Use Active Directory and enter the name of the domain that is associated with the username and password.
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SSL certificate If required by the database server.
Microsoft SQL Server setup
Restriction
Except for NTLM authentication, Windows Authentication is not supported.
Running SQL statements
To ensure that your SQL statements run correctly, refer to the Transact-SQL Reference for the correct syntax.
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Parent topic: Supported connections