In the Episode 3 of SQL Azure Query Tool, we will see how to use SQL Azure Database Manager 10.0 (Project Houston), which is part of Windows Azure Management Portal now
Step 1: Login to Windows Azure Portal (https://windows.azure.com/default.aspx ), select the SQL Azure Server and Database and click on “Manage”
Step 2: Accept the Terms and Conditions and data collection agreement and click “Ok” to connect
Step 3: Server name, database name and user name will be pre-populated, Please enter password and click “Connect” to login
Step 4: Start Page will display the database properties (Default Collation, Compatibility Level, Date Created and Read Only) and Server Edition and Version
Click on Left or Right Arrow near to Database Properties to Spin up to Resources view
Step 5: To Query data click on “New Query” in tool bar
New Query
Type the SQL query and click on “Execute” to run the query, you can Save the query as .SQL file for future use as well. Results of the query will be displayed in Bottom pane as Grid
Output Messages can be displayed in the “Message” tab
Step 6: To Create New Table – Click on “New Table” icon in toolbar
Enter the column name, select the data type, size, default value, Specify whether Identity, Required or Primary Key. Click on “+ Column” to add more columns. Once completed the design, click on “Save” to save the table.
Step 7: To add data click on Data View in toolbar
Click on “+ Row” to add rows and enters data. Click Save to store the data.
Step 8: Create New View: To create a new view, click on “New View” button in toolbar
Select Schema, Specify View Name and then type the SQL Query and click “Save”, After saving the query, you can click on “Data” to view the output from View
Step 9: Create New Stored Procedure: To create new Stored Procedure, click on “New Stored Procedure” button in toolbar
Select Schema, specify name of Stored Procedure and then click “New Paramter” or “+ Parameter” to add parameter
Specify the name of the parameter, select data type, specify size (if required), default value, whether output parameter or not
Then define the stored procedure body and click “Save”
Step 10: Execute Stored Procedure: Once saved, you can click “Run” and then specify parameter values and click “Execute”
Conclusion: SQL Azure Database Manager (Project Houston) is a light-weight Management Studio Express with limited functionality to create Table, Views and Stored Procedures and manage Data
Missing Features:
1. No option to define Synonyms
2. No option to define Functions / View functions
3. No option to create Logins
4. No option to create Users or Manage Permissions
5. No option to Import / Export data
I hope in the future versions, these missing features will be added to make it a full fledge and fully functional Database Manager.
I hope you all find this information useful.
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