How do I setup a trusted connection in SQL Server?
To configure a Microsoft SQL Server trusted connection on Windows, perform the following steps:
- In the PowerCenter Workflow Manager, click Connections > Relational. The Connection Browser dialog box appears.
- Click New. The Select Subtype dialog box appears.
- Select the type as Microsoft SQL Server and click OK.
What is a SQL Server trusted connection?
A Trusted connection means Windows Authentication (i.e. a Windows login). SQL Server has two Authentication modes: Mixed and Windows Authentication Mode. Mixed has the option of SQL server logins (username and password) and Windows Authentication.
How do I connect to SQL Server with SQL authentication?
Change authentication mode with SSMS
- In SQL Server Management Studio Object Explorer, right-click the server, and then click Properties.
- On the Security page, under Server authentication, select the new server authentication mode, and then click OK.
How do I log into SQL Server authentication?
In SQL Server Management Studio, right-click Security > Logins; then select New Login. Enter the username (for example, papercut). Change the Server Authentication to SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode. Enter the user's password.