Azure SQL offers a powerful platform for database management in the cloud. In this comprehensive guide, we explore how to create databases in Azure SQL using the flexibility and automation of PowerShell. Follow our step-by-step instructions and unleash the potential of Azure SQL create database feature to make & configure databases for your applications.
Using the Azure SQL Create Database Feature – Making an SQL Server
To create an Azure SQL Server using PowerShell, you can use the following script as an example:
# Set the Azure subscription context
Connect-AzAccount
# Set the variables
$resourceGroupName = "MyResourceGroup"
$location = "West US"
$serverName = "MySqlServer"
$adminUsername = "adminuser"
$adminPassword = "password123"
$version = "12.0"
# Create the resource group
New-AzResourceGroup -Name $resourceGroupName -Location $location
# Create the SQL server
$server = New-AzSqlServer -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -ServerName $serverName -Location $location -SqlAdministratorCredentials $(New-Object -TypeName System.Management.Automation.PSCredential -ArgumentList $adminUsername, (ConvertTo-SecureString -String $adminPassword -AsPlainText -Force)) -ServerVersion $version
# Retrieve the server information
$server
# Clean up resources
# Remove-AzResourceGroup -Name $resourceGroupName -Force
In this script, you need to specify the desired values for the resource group name, location, server name, admin username, admin password, and SQL Server version. The script will create a new resource group, create an Azure SQL Server within that resource group, and output the server information.
Please note that you need to have the Azure PowerShell module installed and authenticated with your Azure account before running this script. Also, ensure that the provided admin password meets the Azure SQL Server password requirements.
After executing the script, you will have a new Azure SQL Server created in the specified resource group and location.
Making the Azure SQL Server Firewall Rule
Making an Azure SQL Database
To create an Azure SQL Database and configure the firewall rule for the SQL server, you can use the following PowerShell script as an example:
# Set the Azure subscription context
Connect-AzAccount
# Set the variables
$resourceGroupName = "MyResourceGroup"
$serverName = "MySqlServer"
$databaseName = "MyDatabase"
$startIpAddress = "10.0.0.1"
$endIpAddress = "10.0.0.1"
# Create the SQL server
$server = New-AzSqlServer -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -ServerName $serverName -Location "WestUS" -SqlAdministratorCredentials (Get-Credential)
# Create the firewall rule
$rule = New-AzSqlServerFirewallRule -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -ServerName $serverName -FirewallRuleName "AllowMyIP" -StartIpAddress $startIpAddress -EndIpAddress $endIpAddress
# Create the SQL database
$database = New-AzSqlDatabase -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -ServerName $serverName -DatabaseName $databaseName -RequestedServiceObjectiveName "S0"
# Clean up resources
# Remove-AzSqlServerFirewallRule -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -ServerName $serverName -FirewallRuleName "AllowMyIP"
# Remove-AzSqlServer -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -ServerName $serverName
In this script, you need to specify the resource group name, SQL server name, database name, start IP address, and end IP address for the firewall rule.
Linking with the Azure SQL Database
To connect to an Azure SQL Database, you can use the following PowerShell script as an example:
# Set the Azure subscription context
Connect-AzAccount
# Set the variables
$serverName = "MySqlServer"
$databaseName = "MyDatabase"
$username = "MyUsername"
$password = "MyPassword"
# Create the connection string
$connectionString = "Server=tcp:$serverName.database.windows.net,1433;Database=$databaseName;User ID=$username;Password=$password;Encrypt=True;TrustServerCertificate=False;Connection Timeout=30;"
# Create the SQL connection
$sqlConnection = New-Object System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection($connectionString)
# Open the SQL connection
$sqlConnection.Open()
# Perform SQL operations
# Close the SQL connection
$sqlConnection.Close()
In this script, you need to specify the SQL server name, database name, username, and password for the Azure SQL Database. The script will create a connection string using the specified values, create a new SQL connection object using the System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection class, and open the SQL connection. You can then perform SQL operations using the open connection. Finally, the script closes the SQL connection.
Please note that you should replace the values for the variables ($serverName, $databaseName, $username, $password) with your own Azure SQL Database details.
After executing the script, you will have an open SQL connection to the Azure SQL Database, allowing you to interact with the database using PowerShell.
With the knowledge gained from this guide, you now possess the skills to create Azure SQL databases with ease using PowerShell. Embrace the flexibility, scalability, and efficiency of Azure SQL as you leverage PowerShell’s automation capabilities. Get ready to embark on your journey to mastering Azure SQL and empower your applications with robust and scalable databases.
