Connecting to Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server is a widely-used relational database management system. Use Analytics's data connector to import your organization's SQL Server data.

Before you start

To connect to SQL Server, you must gather the following:

• the database server's host name
• the correct connection port
• the Service Principal Name (SPN) if using Integrated Windows authentication
• your username and password if using standard authentication
• read access for the schema and tables you want to connect to

For help gathering the connection prerequisites, contact the SQL Server administrator in your organization. If your administrator cannot help you, you or your administrator should contact SQL Server Support.

Create a SQL Server connection

1. From the Analytics main menu, select Import > Database and application.
2. From the New Connections tab, in the ACL Connectors section, select SQL Server.

   Tip

   You can filter the list of available connectors by entering a search string in the Filter connections box. Connectors are listed alphabetically.

3. In the Data Connection Settings panel, enter the connection settings and at the bottom of the panel, click Save and Connect.

   You can accept the default Connection Name, or enter a new one.

The connection for SQL Server is saved to the Existing Connections tab. In the future, you can reconnect to SQL Server from the saved connection.

Once the connection is established, the Data Access window opens to the Staging Area and you can begin importing data. For help importing data from SQL Server, see Import data using the Data Access window .