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How to Create Azure SQL Database: Step-by-Step Guide

To create an Azure SQL Database, use the az sql db create command with parameters like resource group, server name, database name, and service objective. This command sets up a managed SQL database in Azure quickly and securely.

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Syntax

The basic syntax to create an Azure SQL Database using Azure CLI is:

--resource-group: The name of your Azure resource group.
--server: The name of your Azure SQL server.
--name: The name you want to give your new database.
--service-objective: The performance level of the database (e.g., Basic, S0, S1).

bash

az sql db create --resource-group <resource-group-name> --server <server-name> --name <database-name> --service-objective <performance-level>

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Example

This example creates a new Azure SQL Database named mySampleDB in the resource group myResourceGroup on the server mySqlServer with the Basic performance tier.

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az sql db create --resource-group myResourceGroup --server mySqlServer --name mySampleDB --service-objective Basic

Output

Database 'mySampleDB' successfully created on server 'mySqlServer'.

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Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when creating an Azure SQL Database include:

Using a server name that does not exist or is misspelled.
Not creating or specifying the resource group before running the command.
Choosing an invalid or unsupported --service-objective value.
Not having the Azure CLI logged in or lacking permissions.

Always verify your resource group and server exist and check your Azure CLI login status with az login.

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## Wrong: Using a non-existing server
az sql db create --resource-group myResourceGroup --server wrongServer --name myDB --service-objective Basic

## Right: Use existing server name
az sql db create --resource-group myResourceGroup --server mySqlServer --name myDB --service-objective Basic

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Quick Reference

Tips for creating Azure SQL Database:

Ensure the resource group and server exist before creating the database.
Use az sql server create to create a server if needed.
Choose the right --service-objective based on your performance needs.
Check your Azure CLI login with az login.

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Key Takeaways

Use the Azure CLI command az sql db create with required parameters to create an Azure SQL Database.

Always verify your resource group and SQL server exist before creating the database.

Choose the appropriate performance tier with --service-objective for your workload.

Common errors come from misspelled server names or missing resource groups.