In this article, I am going to show what is SQL Server VM
and what are the steps to create a SQL Server VM.
SQL
Server on Azure virtual machines enables you to use full
versions of SQL Server in the Cloud without having to manage any on-premises
hardware.
Below are some advantages we can have with SQL Server VM.
- Automated updates
- Automated backups
- High availability
- Performance
Now
we will learn Step By Step, how to create a new SQL Server VM
Step 1: Sign in your Azure Portal.
https://portal.azure.com
In Left Side Menu -> Select All Services -> Type
AZURE SQL in Search box -> Now Select AZURE SQL

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Now Click on + Button.

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Now Select Free
SQL Server License: SQL Server 2017 Developer on Windows Server 2016 From
the Drop Down List.

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After selecting Click on Create Button.
Enter Basic Details.

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Enter Account related information.

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Now validate all your settings.

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Click on Create. It will take some time.

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Now VM deployment successful.

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Resource is ready to use.
We can connect SQL Server by using below IP address and
UserId/Passwords which we entered while creating VM.

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Now click on Connect to RDP.

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It will download a RDP file click on it and connect.

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