> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/backup-and-storage/images-snapshots/public-images/microsoft-sql-server-images/how-tos/select-microsoft-sql-server-image.md).

# 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:

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## Add storage to a server or a cube

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).
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## Configure storage

1\. [<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](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0d3dfbc5eaea46e9e9e3dc1a8c0697b1a309cf52%2Fionos-microsoft-images.png?alt=media)
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{% step %}

## Continue with authentication

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

## Add a CD-ROM drive

1\. [<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 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 %}
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**Result:** The Block Storage setup is completed using the MS SQL Server Image.
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## Next steps

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

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## Open the data center

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Virtual Data Centers** and select the data center from **My Virtual Data Centers**.
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## Retrieve the server IP address

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

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

![Retrieve server IP address](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-55c53e25dcf03cbe7006686bfd9d91154d42c71e%2Fretrieve-server-ip-address.png?alt=media)
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**Result:** The IP address of the server is successfully retrieved.
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