RDS for SQL Server is a stable, reliable and scalable online database service created by Volcano Engine based on the world-class commercial database product Microsoft SQL Server. This topic describes the overall process of creating, configuring, and connecting instances of Volcano Engine RDS for SQL Server, helping you get started quickly with RDS for SQL Server.

Preparations

A Volcano Engine account has been registered with real name authentication completed. For account registration and real name authentication, refer to Create account and Verify account.

Usage process

Selecting architecture type: RDS for SQL Server supports high-availability instance types, adopting a classic high-availability architecture with one primary and one secondary node. It is suitable for industries such as the Internet, Internet of Things, retail e-commerce, logistics, and gaming.

Selecting instance specification: The parameters of the instance specification include the number of CPU cores, memory size, and maximum number of connections. You can choose the appropriate specifications according to your business needs, see Primary instance specification for details.

Creating an instance: For the method of creating an instance, please refer to Creating an instance.

Creating an allowlist: A device is authorized to access the instance only if its IP address has been added to an allowlist, and that allowlist has been associated to the instance. For details, please refer to Creating an allowlist and Associating instances to allowlists.

Connecting an instance: Connect an instance through RDS for SQL Server client. For more details, see Connecting an instance.

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