Sql server® 2012 t-sql fundamentals

Getting Started with SQL Database

If you want to run the code samples in this book on SQL Database, you will need access to a SQL 

Database server, with an account that has privileges to create a new database (or ask an admin-

istrator to create the sample database for you). If you don’t already have access to SQL Database, 

you can find useful information on how to get started on the Windows Azure main page at 

http://www.windowsazure.com. 

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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Fundamentals

You will need a Windows Live ID so that you can set up a Windows Azure platform account. If you 

don’t already have a Windows Live ID, you can create one at https://signup.live.com. When you have 

a Windows Azure subscription, you can connect to the Windows Azure Platform Management Portal, 

from which you can manage your SQL Database servers and databases. 

The Windows Azure main page offers different options for getting started (by buying a subscrip-

tion or getting a free trial) and provides access to various resources such as the management portal, 

community, and support.

When you have access to SQL Database, proceed to the instructions on how to download the 

source code and install the sample database later in this appendix.