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Foundational Tools and T-SQL Interaction
In this lab, you'll practice foundational tools and T-SQL interaction to establish database connectivity, perform data definition and manipulation tasks, and navigate SQL Server objects and services. When you're finished, you will have successfully connected to SQL Server instances using multiple tools, created and managed database objects using T-SQL commands, and explored SQL Server objects and services to understand their configuration and status.

Lab Info
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Challenge
Access SQL Server Instance via Azure VM
- Access the Azure portal.
- Deploy a VM with SQL Server using Azure Marketplace.
- Configure the VM settings.
- Download and establish RDP connection to the VM.
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Establish and Manage Connections to SQL Server Instances
- Connect to SQL Server using SSMS.
- Connect to SQL Server using Azure Data Studio.
- Use SQL Server Configuration Manager to manage network protocols.
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Perform Fundamental Data Definition and Manipulation Using T-SQL
- Create databases and tables with DDL commands.
- Modify data using DML and commands.
- Retrieve data using SELECT statements.
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Navigate and Inspect SQL Server Objects and Services
- Explore server objects in SSMS.
- Explore database objects in SSMS.
- Check SQL Server service status and configuration.
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