Select a Microsoft SQL Server Image

A Microsoft (MS) SQL Server image provided by IONOS CLOUD can be selected and configured just like any other public image while setting up a Block Storage. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Add Storage to a Server or a Cube.

2. Configure Storage.

• In the Image, select IONOS CLOUD offered Microsoft Images.

IONOS CLOUD Microsoft SQL Server Image

3. Continue with Authentication.

4. Add a CD-ROM drive.

Note:

• During provisioning, you can define the SQL Server administrator password and specify any necessary configuration settings. For more information, see Set Up a Block Storage.
• MS SQL Enterprise is only available on request. For more information, see Request Approval for Microsoft SQL Enterprise Server Images.

Result: The Block Storage setup is completed using the MS SQL Server Image.

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.

Result: The IP address of the server is successfully retrieved.

Retrieve server IP address