New-AzureRmSqlServer

Creates a SQL Database server.

Warning

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Although the AzureRM module may still function, it's no longer maintained or supported, placing any continued use at the user's discretion and risk. Please refer to our migration resources for guidance on transitioning to the Az module.

Syntax

New-AzureRmSqlServer
   -ServerName <String>
   -SqlAdministratorCredentials <PSCredential>
   -Location <String>
   [-Tags <Hashtable>]
   [-ServerVersion <String>]
   [-AssignIdentity]
   [-AsJob]
   [-ResourceGroupName] <String>
   [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
   [-WhatIf]
   [-Confirm]
   [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The New-AzureRmSqlServer cmdlet creates an Azure SQL Database server.

Examples

Example 1: Create a new Azure SQL Database server

PS C:\>New-AzureRmSqlServer -ResourceGroupName "ResourceGroup01" -Location "Central US" -ServerName "server01" -ServerVersion "12.0" -SqlAdministratorCredentials (Get-Credential)
ResourceGroupName        : resourcegroup01
ServerName               : server01
Location                 : Central US
SqlAdministratorLogin    : adminLogin
SqlAdministratorPassword :
ServerVersion            : 12.0
Tags                     :

This command creates a version 12 Azure SQL Database server.

Parameters

-AsJob

Run cmdlet in the background

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-AssignIdentity

Generate and assign a Microsoft Entra identity for this server for use with key management services like Azure KeyVault.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DefaultProfile

The credentials, account, tenant, and subscription used for communication with azure

Type:IAzureContextContainer
Aliases:AzureRmContext, AzureCredential
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Location

Specifies the location of the data center where this cmdlet creates the server.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceGroupName

Specifies the name of the resource group to which this cmdlet assigns the server.

Type:String
Position:0
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ServerName

Specifies the name of the new server.

Type:String
Aliases:Name
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ServerVersion

Specifies the version of the new server. The acceptable values for this parameter are: 2.0 and 12.0. Specify 2.0 to create a version 11 server, or 12.0 to create a version 12 server.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-SqlAdministratorCredentials

Specifies the SQL Database server administrator credentials for the new server. To obtain a PSCredential object, use the Get-Credential cmdlet. For more information, type Get-Help Get-Credential.

Type:PSCredential
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Tags

Key-value pairs in the form of a hash table. For example: @{key0="value0";key1=$null;key2="value2"}

Type:Hashtable
Aliases:Tag
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

String

Outputs

AzureSqlServerModel