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# SQL Server

## Description

Use data on SQL Server as Data Source of CDP 365 by choosing SQL Server Connector. [How to Create datasource](/cdp-365-user-guide-en/dataflows/data-source/create-a-data-source.md)

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## Connect step

### **1. Database Authentication**

After selecting the connector, SQL Server will display the datasource creation interface as shown below.

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Authentication information for SQL Server Database includes:&#x20;

* Host Name or IP: host name or IP server. Required.
* Port: Port sever. Number only. Required
* DB name: Database name. Required.
* Username: Username to login. Required.
* Password: Password to login. Required.

Fill out the information completely. Click the Authenticate button to authenticate.&#x20;

### **2. Select access object**

The successful authentication interface is displayed as shown below. Select the object you want to connect to get information. Includes options: Table, View, Custom Query.&#x20;

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#### Tables

* Clicking on the table item will show a list of tables that the authentication login account has access to.
* Clicking on the table want to create datasource

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#### Views

* Clicking on the View item will show a list of view that the authentication login account has access to.
* Clicking on the table want to create datasource

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#### Custom Query

* Use the command to retrieve the desired data set. Only Select statements are allowed. Allow query input note: -- or /\* \*/
* Enter a query to create a dataset.

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### 3. Click on Connect

After selecting the object, click the connect button to create the datasource


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