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# Azure SQL Server Configuration Prerequisites

Before the Azure SQL Server Provider can be configured and used for Azure Active Directory (AAD) methods, there are certain prerequisites that must be followed.

### Azure Active Directory User

1. Create a new user or use an existing user in Azure Active Directory.

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**Note:** Note down the *Principal Name* and *password* as it will be used later.
{% endhint %}

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### Creating a Service Principal

1. Create a service principal from the Azure Portal by navigating to Azure Active Directory and selecting *App Registrations*. Then, select *New Registration.*

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2. Provide the name of the new application and select *Accounts in this organizational directory only*

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**Note:** For *Redirect URI*, select *Public client/native (mobile & desktop)* or *Web* and provide [*http://localhost:8050/*](http://localhost:8050/).
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Click *Register*.

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3. Write down the *Application (client) ID* for later use.

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4. Add new permissions for Azure SQL Database by navigating to the *API permissions* and clicking *Add a permission*.

Select *APIs my organization uses* and search for *Azure SQL Database.*

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5. Select *Delegated permissions* and check *user\_impersonation*.

Click on *Add permission.*

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### Provisioning Azure AD Admin for Azure SQL Server

1. Create an SQL Server by navigating to the SQL Server at Azure Portal.

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**Note:** Write down the Server name.
{% endhint %}

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2. Set an admin by navigating to Azure Active Directory in settings.

Click *Set Admin* and search for the user (existing or new) in Azure Active Directory. Then Click *Select.*

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All the above-mentioned steps will be used in configuring the Azure SQL Server connecter for Azure Active Directory (AAD) methods.


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