Azure SQL Managed Instance Series -Enable SQL OR Azure Active Directory only authentication @jbswiki

Welcome to our latest video on the Azure SQL Managed Instance Series. In this video, we will explore how to enable SQL or Azure Active Directory only authentication on Azure SQL Managed Instance. We will walk you through the process of enabling this feature and discuss the benefits of using Azure Active Directory authentication over SQL authentication. We will also show you how to configure the firewall settings to allow access to your Azure SQL Managed Instance.

Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully-managed database service that provides a range of features, including high availability, automatic patching, and built-in backup and restore capabilities. It also allows you to use your existing SQL Server tools and applications, making it a popular choice for organizations looking to migrate their on-premises databases to the cloud. However, managing user authentication and access can be a challenge in the cloud, especially when dealing with large numbers of users across different applications and services.

One way to address this challenge is by using Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication, which provides a centralized way to manage user access across different Azure services. With AAD authentication, you can use your existing AAD credentials to authenticate to Azure SQL Managed Instance, eliminating the need to manage separate SQL Server logins and passwords. This improves security and simplifies user management, as you can manage user access from a single location.

To enable SQL or AAD authentication on Azure SQL Managed Instance, you will need to follow a few simple steps. First, you will need to create an Azure AD tenant if you do not already have one. You can then add users and groups to your Azure AD tenant and grant them access to Azure SQL Managed Instance. Once you have configured Azure AD authentication, you can disable SQL authentication to restrict access to only those users who have been added to your Azure AD tenant.

In this video, we will demonstrate how to enable AAD authentication on Azure SQL Managed Instance using the Azure Portal. We will show you how to create an Azure AD tenant and add users and groups to the tenant. We will also show you how to configure the firewall settings to allow access to your Azure SQL Managed Instance. By the end of this video, you will have a clear understanding of how to enable SQL or AAD authentication on Azure SQL Managed Instance, and the benefits of using AAD authentication over SQL authentication.

We will begin by discussing the benefits of using AAD authentication over SQL authentication. One of the primary benefits is improved security. With AAD authentication, you can use your existing AAD credentials to authenticate to Azure SQL Managed Instance. This eliminates the need to manage separate SQL Server logins and passwords, which can be difficult to manage, especially when dealing with large numbers of users across different applications and services. It also provides a centralized way to manage user access across different Azure services, making it easier to manage user access and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

Another benefit of using AAD authentication is simplified user management. With AAD authentication, you can manage user access from a single location, which can save time and reduce the risk of errors. You can add or remove users and groups from your Azure AD tenant, and those changes will be reflected across all Azure services, including Azure SQL Managed Instance. This can be particularly useful when dealing with large numbers of users or when managing user access across multiple applications and services.

To enable AAD authentication on Azure SQL Managed Instance, you will need to follow a few simple steps. First, you will need to create an Azure AD tenant if you do not already have one. You can do this using the Azure Portal, or by using PowerShell or the Azure CLI. Once you have created an Azure AD tenant, you can add users and groups to the tenant and assign
Login failed for user 'test'. Reason: Azure Active Directory only authentication is enabled.
Please contact your system administrator. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 18456)

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