# Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS), offering a comprehensive platform for storing, managing, and retrieving data from various sources.

## Prerequisites

* Get Microsoft SQL Server database connection parameters from the database owner.
* Refer to IP allowlist to add IP addresses of OpenFlower to your allowlist (if needed).

## Connect to Microsoft SQL Server data source

Follow the steps below:

1. Create a new data source in two ways. Note that this permission is restricted to workspace admins and developers.
   * Navigate to the **Data Sources** tab on [OpenFlower Homepage](https://prod-us1.openflower.org) and click **New data source**.
   * When creating a new query in the app editor, click **+ New** > **+ New data source**.
2. Select **Database** > **Microsoft SQL Server** as the data source type.
3. Set its name and configure general settings, including host, port, and database name. You can also set the user name and a password.
4. (Optional) Click **Test connection** to check whether the new data source is successfully connected.
5. Click **Save**, and it will be saved to your data source library.


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