What is the only prerequisite for connecting to a database in Azure SQL Database ?
The only prerequisite for connecting to a database in Azure SQL Database is to have:
Access to the connection information for the database. This includes:
Server name: The fully qualified name of the server hosting the database, in the format <server_name>.database.windows.net.
Database name: The name of the specific database you want to connect to.
Authentication credentials: Valid credentials to authenticate your connection. This can be either:
SQL Server Authentication: A username and password created for the database.
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Authentication: An Azure AD account or service principal with the appropriate permissions.
Additional considerations for successful connection:
Firewall rules: Ensure that firewall rules on the Azure SQL Database server allow connections from your client's IP address or network.
Virtual network rules: If the database is in a virtual network, configure virtual network service endpoints or rules to allow access.
Connection string: Construct a valid connection string using the connection information and any required options.
Client software: Use a compatible client software, such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio, or programming languages with SQL libraries, to connect to the database.