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# Select a Microsoft SQL Server Image

A Microsoft (MS) SQL Server image provided by <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> can be selected and configured just like any other public image while setting up a Block Storage. To do so, follow these steps:

1\. [<mark style="color:blue;">Add Storage to a Server or a Cube</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/how-tos/set-up-block-storage.md#add-storage-to-a-server-or-a-cube).

2\. [<mark style="color:blue;">Configure Storage</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/how-tos/set-up-block-storage.md#configure-storage).

* In the **Image**, select <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> offered **Microsoft Images**.

![IONOS CLOUD Microsoft SQL Server Image](/files/BUgIqIiX03fjt0sbvkQk)

3\. [<mark style="color:blue;">Continue with Authentication</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/how-tos/set-up-block-storage.md#authentication).

4\. [<mark style="color:blue;">Add a CD-ROM drive</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/how-tos/set-up-block-storage.md#add-a-cd-rom-drive).

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**Note:**

* During provisioning, you can define the SQL Server administrator password and specify any necessary configuration settings. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Set Up a Block Storage</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/how-tos/set-up-block-storage.md).
* MS SQL Enterprise is only available on request. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Request Approval for Microsoft SQL Enterprise Server Images</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/images-snapshots/public-images/microsoft-sql-server-images/how-tos/request-approval-enterprise-server-images.md).
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The Block Storage setup is completed using the MS SQL Server Image.
{% endhint %}

## Next steps

To find the IP address of the newly created server after provisioning, follow these steps:

1.In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Virtual Data Centers** and select the data center from **My Virtual Data Centers**.

2\. In the Inspector pane, select the data center and go to **Network** tab.

3\. Under **IPv4 Configuration**, note the **Primary IPv4** address.

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**Result:** The IP address of the server is successfully retrieved.
{% endhint %}

![Retrieve server IP address](/files/C4iBFaVdWkzjk14oTRl9)


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