Command Line, ODBC, or Remote GUI: Choosing the Right Approach for SQL Server on Linux
Connecting to Microsoft SQL Server from Linux
- Example: Once installed, you can use the
sqlcmd
command to connect and execute Transact-SQL (T-SQL) statements on the SQL Server. Here's an example:
sqlcmd -S localhost\MSSQLSERVER -U sa -P "your_password"
SELECT * FROM your_table;
Using an ODBC driver and a third-party tool:
- Prerequisites:
- Choose a third-party tool that supports ODBC connections, such as
mysql
orpsql
.
- Choose a third-party tool that supports ODBC connections, such as
- Example: This example uses
mysql
to connect to SQL Server. Make sure you configure the ODBC driver beforehand as per the driver documentation.
mysql -h localhost -P 1433 -u your_username -p your_password your_database_name
SELECT * FROM your_table;
Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) on Windows:
- Note: While SSMS is primarily a Windows application, you can still use it to manage SQL Server on Linux remotely.
- Steps:
- Install SSMS on your Windows machine.
- During connection setup, specify the hostname or IP address of the Linux machine followed by the port number (default: 1433) in the format
<hostname_or_IP>\MSSQLSERVER
. - Enter your SQL Server login credentials.
Related Issues and Solutions:
- Firewall restrictions: Ensure that the firewall on both the Linux and SQL Server machines allows connections on the appropriate port (default: 1433).
- Authentication issues: Double-check your username, password, and server name for typos or configuration errors.
- Incorrect ODBC driver configuration: Refer to the specific driver documentation for proper setup steps.
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