How to create an Azure SQL Server followed by a Database and tables

Here's how to create an Azure SQL Database server and database through the Azure portal:

Step 1: Create an Azure SQL Database Server

1. Sign in to Azure Portal:

- Go to https://portal.azure.com and log in with your Azure account.

2. Search for SQL Servers:

- In the Azure portal, use the search bar at the top and type "SQL servers."

- Click on "SQL servers" from the search results.

3. Create a New SQL Server:

- Click the "+ Create" button to create a new SQL Server.

- Fill in the details in the Basics tab:

- Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.

- Resource Group: Either select an existing resource group or create a new one by clicking on "Create new."

- Server Name: Enter a unique name for your SQL Server. This name must be globally unique.

- Region: Choose the region closest to your users.

- Server Admin Login: Provide a username for the server admin.

- Password: Create and confirm a strong password.

- Click "Review + Create" after filling in the necessary details.

- Review your configurations and click "Create" to deploy the server.

Step 2: Create an Azure SQL Database

1. Navigate to SQL Databases:

- After creating the SQL Server, search for "SQL databases" in the Azure portal search bar.

- Click on "SQL databases" from the search results.

2. Create a New Database:

- Click the "+ Create" button to create a new SQL Database.

- In the Basics tab:

- Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.

- Resource Group: Use the same resource group as the SQL Server.

- Database Name: Enter a name for your database.

- Server: Click on "Create new" if you haven't created a server yet, or select the server you just created.

- In the Compute + Storage tab:

- Choose your preferred pricing tier and configure the database size and performance settings. The "Basic" tier is good for testing, while "Standard" or "Premium" is suitable for production workloads.

- Additional Settings:

- You can start with a blank database or use a sample database.

- Set your collation and other optional settings.

- Click "Review + Create" after filling in the necessary details.

- Review your configurations and click "Create" to deploy the database.

Step 3: Connect and Use Your Database

1. Accessing the Database:

- Once the deployment is complete, navigate to the SQL Database overview page.

- You can connect to your SQL Database using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio, or the Query Editor in the Azure portal.

2. Configure Firewall Rules:

- If you're using SSMS or Azure Data Studio, you might need to configure firewall rules to allow your IP address to access the database server.

- This can be done from the "Set server firewall" option in the SQL Server's overview page.

Next Steps

- Create Tables: You can now create tables using SQL scripts or the GUI available in your database management tool.

- Manage and Monitor: Use the Azure portal to manage, monitor, and optimize the performance of your SQL Database.

This process will set up an Azure SQL Database server and a database that you can start using for your applications.

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