> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.darlinganalytics.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Integrating with Microsoft SQL Server

> Learn how to connect your Microsoft SQL Server database to Darling.

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## Connecting to SQL Server

### Step 1

Sign in to your Darling account on the [dashboard](https://app.darlinganalytics.ai) page.

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### Step 2

Navigate to the [Data Sources](https://app.darlinganalytics.ai/app/data-sources) page and click the **Microsoft SQL Server** card.

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### Step 3

Enter your SQL Server connection details (host name, port, username, password, and database name). Once all fields are completed, click the **Connect** button.

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<Note>Ensure you test the connection before saving the configuration.</Note>

### Step 4

Once connected, you can begin configuring your semantic model, including measures, dimensions, and tables. [Learn more about defining measures](/docs/app/catalog/measures).

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