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MSSQL Database Connector

MSSQL (Microsoft SQL Server) is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft, designed to store and retrieve data for various applications. It supports a wide range of data types, transactions, and analytics, making it suitable for enterprise-level database needs.

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For the common steps on adding connectors in Unstract, see Working with Connectors.

Getting started with MSSQL​

  1. Sign up or Sign in for an Azure account.

  2. Search for SQL Databases in the global search and click on the search result and click on create.

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  3. Now click on create new button below server field to create a new database server.

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  4. Enter the Server Name, Location, and choose the SQL authentication as login type and finish the form.

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  5. Now choose the Database Name and choose Environment as Production and submit it. For more customization click on next pages before submitting.

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  6. Wait for the database to get deployed.

Adding MSSQL Connector in Unstract​

When configuring the MSSQL connector, you'll need to provide the following connection details:

Required Configuration Fields​

  • Name of the connector: Enter a descriptive name for your MSSQL connector
  • Server: Enter your MSSQL server hostname or IP address (for Azure SQL Database, use the format server-name.database.windows.net)
  • Port: The port number (default is 1433 for MSSQL)
  • Database: The name of the database you want to connect to
  • User: Your database username
  • Password: Your database password

MSSQL Connector Configuration

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