How do I configure an Azure Private Endpoint for SQL Service?

Configuring an Azure Private Endpoint for SQL Service involves several steps. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to configure an Azure Private Endpoint for SQL Service:

1. Create a Private DNS Zone: Before configuring the Private Endpoint, you need to create a Private DNS Zone in your Azure subscription. This Private DNS Zone will resolve the hostname of the SQL Server to the IP address of the Private Endpoint. To create a Private DNS Zone, follow these steps:

• Go to the Azure portal and select “Private DNS zones” from the left-hand menu.
• Click on the “Add” button to create a new Private DNS Zone.
• Provide a name for the Private DNS Zone and select the subscription and resource group where you want to create the zone.
• Select the “Virtual Network” option and choose the virtual network where your SQL Server is deployed.
• Click on the “Create” button to create the Private DNS Zone.

2. Create a Private Endpoint: After creating the Private DNS Zone, you can create a Private Endpoint for your SQL Server. To create a Private Endpoint, follow these steps:

• Go to the Azure portal and select “Private endpoints” from the left-hand menu.
• Click on the “Add” button to create a new Private Endpoint.
• Provide a name for the Private Endpoint and select the subscription and resource group where you want to create the endpoint.
• Select the virtual network where your SQL Server is deployed and choose the subnet where you want to deploy the Private Endpoint.
• Select “Microsoft.Sql” as the service name and choose the SQL Server you want to connect to.
• Choose the Private DNS Zone you created in Step 1 as the DNS Zone.
• Choose the Private DNS Zone Group you want to use for the Private Endpoint.
• Click on the “Review + create” button to review the settings.
• Click on the “Create” button to create the Private Endpoint.

3. Configure the Firewall: After creating the Private Endpoint, you need to configure the Firewall to allow traffic from the Private Endpoint. To configure the Firewall, follow these steps:

• Go to the Azure portal and navigate to your SQL Server.
• Click on the “Firewalls and virtual networks” tab.
• Add a new Firewall rule and specify the IP address range of the Private Endpoint subnet.
• Click on the “Save” button to save the Firewall rule.

4. Test the Private Endpoint: After configuring the Firewall, you can test the Private Endpoint by connecting to the SQL Server from a Virtual Machine deployed in the same virtual network as the Private Endpoint.

By following these steps, you can configure an Azure Private Endpoint for SQL Service and connect to your SQL Server securely over a private network connection.