Creating a Microsoft SQL Server Database
This page covers the configuration specific to Microsoft SQL Server — its Database Mode and any engine-specific settings shown below. The rest of the creation flow — opening the wizard, namespace and name, version, machine profile, storage, and optional features — is the same for every engine and is documented in Common Steps.
Database Mode
Select the topology under Database Mode:
- Standalone — A single-node SQL Server instance.
- Topology — A high-availability deployment using an Availability Group.
Availability Group
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Replicas | Number of replicas participating in the availability group (e.g., 3). Required. |
SQL Server Settings
Microsoft SQL Server requires you to accept the licensing terms and choose a product edition.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Accept EULA | You must accept the SQL Server End-User License Agreement before the database can be deployed. Required. |
| PID (Edition) | The SQL Server product edition: Developer, Express, Standard, Evaluation, Enterprise, EnterpriseCore, or Custom. |
When Topology mode is used, you may also list the Databases to include in the Availability Group.
Create a Microsoft SQL Server Database
- Open the wizard and select Microsoft SQL Server — see Getting Started and Select a Database Type.
- Set the namespace and name.
- Pick the database version and the Database Mode described above, then set the machine profile and storage — see Configure the Database.
- Optionally configure Advanced Configuration (labels, deletion policy, credentials, point-in-time recovery) and Additional Options (monitoring, backup, TLS, gateway).
- Click Deploy.