For ssms Copilot

Question

I try to add copilot in ssms but can not added. It giving error and open automatically microsoft azure account. i put aure openai endpoint and also deployment

Answer 1

It sounds like you are encountering issues while trying to configure Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow:

1. Verify Endpoint and Deployment: Ensure that the values you entered for the Azure OpenAI endpoint and deployment are correct. Sometimes, they might get swapped or contain extra spaces, which can cause errors.
2. Check Authentication Method: If you are using Microsoft Entra authentication, ensure that you are logged in correctly. If you are using an API key, make sure that it is valid and corresponds to the correct deployment.
3. Error Messages: If you receive specific error messages, refer to the troubleshooting documentation. For example:
   • "Invalid URI: the format of the URI could not be determined" suggests that the endpoint may be incorrectly formatted.
   • "Access denied due to invalid subscription key or wrong API endpoint" indicates that the API key might be incorrect or that you are using the wrong endpoint.
4. Wait and Retry: If the deployment was created recently, it might take a few minutes to become active. Wait a few minutes and try again.
5. Logs for Further Details: You can view Copilot commands in the output window to gather more details about the issue. Go to View > Output and select Copilot from the dropdown list for logging information.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, consider checking the Azure portal for any configuration errors or contacting support for further assistance.

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References:

• Use Azure OpenAI with Copilot in SSMS
• Troubleshooting issues with Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio

Answer 2

I have seen this a few times now with people trying to wire SSMS Copilot to Azure OpenAI.

Copilot itself is fine, the problem is almost always how the Azure OpenAI resource is configured or how it is being authenticated.

To fix it.

1. Make sure your Azure OpenAI resource and deployment are correct
   • You must have an Azure OpenAI resource under Azure AI services in the portal, not just “AI Foundry” with no endpoint.
   • In that resource, go to Keys and Endpoint and copy the Endpoint value exactly. That is what you enter in SSMS.
   • In Azure AI Foundry, create a deployment of gpt-4o (this is currently the required model for SSMS Copilot). Use the deployment name exactly as shown there when you fill in the “Deployment” field in SSMS.
2. Decide how you are authenticating: Entra ID vs API key When Copilot “gives an error and opens Microsoft Azure account” it means SSMS is trying to use Microsoft Entra ID to reach your Azure OpenAI endpoint. That only works if your user has the right roles on that OpenAI resource:
   • Assign your user Cognitive Services OpenAI User (and usually Cognitive Services OpenAI Contributor for whoever manages the endpoint) on that resource in Access control (IAM).
   After the role is granted, restart SSMS and try Copilot again, sign in with the same Entra account you granted. If you just want it to work quickly, use API key mode instead:
   • In SSMS, go to Tools --> Options --> Copilot --> Azure OpenAI settings.
   • Enter:
   Endpoint: the endpoint from Keys and Endpoint Deployment: your gpt-4o deployment name
   • API key: Key 1 or Key 2 from the same resource
3. If it still fails, check the Copilot output
   • In SSMS, open View --> Output, choose Copilot from the dropdown, then click the Copilot button again. The output window will show the real error (for example “forbidden”, “invalid deployment name”, or “auth failed”).