How to access MSSQL database using SQL Management studio in Windows Hosting?
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If you want to connect the database via sql management studio, you need to add your static IP (can be bought from your ISP provider) or dynamic IP by visiting the URL getmyip.co.in
Please note that you can add ips instantly to access your database remotely through the “AddSQLIP” option in the plesk panel. To add ip addresses, follow the steps given below;
Login to your plesk control panel
Click on the domain name you wish to add the ip for sql access from the subscriptions list
Click on Websites and Domains option in your control panel
Click on AddSQLIP button in the control panel
Supply the IP Address and submit
Wait for 15-20 min to get your ip reflected in the firewall
NOTE:
The IP addition is strictly for MS SQL Studio access only. Such an IP addition should be done occasionally for tweaking your tables etc. It should not be used on a regular basis. To check your current local internet ip, visit www.whatismyip.com
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Only one IP address can be added in a domain at a time. You can add only 5 times max in a day
Remote access to SQL Server is purely for MS SQL Studio only. Please DO NOT USE it for remote access via your application. If found to abuse this, the account and db will be permanently disabled.
IP added here will take upto 15 mins to reflect in the firewall.
Then you can access the database via sql management studio.
Note : If it is a dynamic IP, the database connection will be disconnected if you switch off your modem or system and the ip will be flushed from the firewall after 12 hrs.For permanent solution, You can get the static IP.
After whitelisting the IP address, you can able to connect the database by using below mentioned connection steps:
Mssql connection steps using management studio:
Server type : Database engine
Server name : server IP
Authentication : SQL server authentication
Login : database username
Password : database password