Command Line, ODBC, or Remote GUI: Choosing the Right Approach for SQL Server on 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 or psql.
• 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:
  1. Install SSMS on your Windows machine.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.