How Do I Configure an Azure SQL Database?

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to configure an Azure SQL Database using infrastructure as code with Pulumi. This approach allows you to manage Azure resources programmatically, ensuring consistency and enabling version control. We will cover the creation of a resource group, SQL server, and SQL database.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Below is the TypeScript code example that demonstrates the configuration process:

import * as pulumi from "@pulumi/pulumi";
import * as azure from "@pulumi/azure";

// Create a resource group
const example = new azure.core.ResourceGroup("example", {
    name: "example-resources",
    location: "WestEurope",
});
// Create the SQL Server
const exampleSqlServer = new azure.sql.SqlServer("example", {
    name: "example-sqlserver",
    resourceGroupName: example.name,
    location: example.location,
    version: "12.0",
    administratorLogin: "sqladmin",
    administratorLoginPassword: "P@ssw0rd12345",
});
// Create the SQL Database
const exampleDatabase = new azure.sql.Database("example", {
    name: "example-sqldb",
    resourceGroupName: example.name,
    location: example.location,
    serverName: exampleSqlServer.name,
    edition: "Basic",
});
export const sqlServerFqdn = exampleSqlServer.fullyQualifiedDomainName;
export const sqlDatabaseName = exampleDatabase.name;

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Import Required Modules: The Pulumi and Azure modules are imported to allow interaction with Azure resources.
2. Create a Resource Group: A resource group named example-resources is created in the WestEurope location. This acts as a container for all related resources.
3. Define the SQL Server: An Azure SQL Server is set up with a specified name, location, and administrator credentials.
4. Set Up the SQL Database: A SQL Database is created on the previously defined SQL Server, using the “Basic” edition.
5. Export Information: The fully qualified domain name of the SQL Server and the database name are exported for easy reference.

Key Points

• Infrastructure as code allows for consistent and reproducible environment setups.
• Pulumi provides a way to define Azure resources programmatically using TypeScript.
• The configuration includes creating a resource group, SQL server, and SQL database.
• Administrative credentials and database specifications are crucial for setup.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have learned how to configure an Azure SQL Database using Pulumi. This method ensures that your database setup is consistent, version-controlled, and easily reproducible. Proper configuration is essential for managing resources effectively and can significantly improve your workflow in cloud environments.