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Microsoft SQL Server

Make faster decisions by speaking to Microsoft SQL Server

Sylus is an AI data analyst for Microsoft SQL Server.

Connect Microsoft SQL Server to Sylus and ask questions about your finance, operations, and line-of-business data in plain English.

Connect in under 20 minutes

Read-only access to only the data you choose

Free 30-day proof of concept

What you can do with Microsoft SQL Server in Sylus

Sylus gives teams on the Microsoft data stack an AI data analyst for SQL Server. Ask "What were sales by branch last quarter?" or "Which suppliers had the most late deliveries?" and get answers, charts, and dashboards, with the SQL shown for review.

How the Microsoft SQL Server integration works

Sylus connects with a SQL Server connection string and a login that has read-only access, such as membership of the db_datareader role. It works with on-premises SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance, and queries only the databases and objects you select.

How to connect Microsoft SQL Server to Sylus

You need a SQL Server login that can create logins, or a DBA who can create one for you.

  1. Create a login and database user for Sylus, then add it to the db_datareader role on the databases you want to analyze.

  2. In Sylus, add Microsoft SQL Server as a data source, paste the connection string, and test the connection.

  3. Select the databases, schemas, tables, and views to include.

Connection string format: Server=host,1433;Database=dbname;User Id=user;Password=password;

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the Microsoft SQL Server integration read-only?

Yes. Sylus only reads data from Microsoft SQL Server. It never creates, edits, or deletes anything in your account, and you choose exactly which data it can access.

How long does it take to connect Microsoft SQL Server to Sylus?

Under 20 minutes. Connect Microsoft SQL Server with read-only access, choose the data Sylus can see, then ask your first question in plain English.

Do I need SQL or a data team to analyze Microsoft SQL Server data?

No. Ask questions about your Microsoft SQL Server data in plain English and Sylus returns answers, charts, and dashboards. When Sylus runs SQL, it shows the query behind every result so your data team can check it.

Is my Microsoft SQL Server data secure in Sylus?

Yes. Sylus is SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliant, and permission levels control which Microsoft SQL Server data each person or team can see. Permissions are enforced on every query, not left to the AI.

Can I get scheduled reports and alerts from Microsoft SQL Server?

Yes. Turn any question about your Microsoft SQL Server data into a report that lands in your inbox or Slack daily, weekly, or monthly, and get an alert when a metric spikes or drops.

Can I combine Microsoft SQL Server with my other tools in Sylus?

Yes. Connect as many sources as you need and put charts from Microsoft SQL Server next to charts from your CRM, finance, and marketing tools on the same dashboard.

Is the Microsoft SQL Server integration read-only?

Yes. Sylus only reads data from Microsoft SQL Server. It never creates, edits, or deletes anything in your account, and you choose exactly which data it can access.

How long does it take to connect Microsoft SQL Server to Sylus?

Under 20 minutes. Connect Microsoft SQL Server with read-only access, choose the data Sylus can see, then ask your first question in plain English.

Do I need SQL or a data team to analyze Microsoft SQL Server data?

No. Ask questions about your Microsoft SQL Server data in plain English and Sylus returns answers, charts, and dashboards. When Sylus runs SQL, it shows the query behind every result so your data team can check it.

Is my Microsoft SQL Server data secure in Sylus?

Yes. Sylus is SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliant, and permission levels control which Microsoft SQL Server data each person or team can see. Permissions are enforced on every query, not left to the AI.

Can I get scheduled reports and alerts from Microsoft SQL Server?

Yes. Turn any question about your Microsoft SQL Server data into a report that lands in your inbox or Slack daily, weekly, or monthly, and get an alert when a metric spikes or drops.

Can I combine Microsoft SQL Server with my other tools in Sylus?

Yes. Connect as many sources as you need and put charts from Microsoft SQL Server next to charts from your CRM, finance, and marketing tools on the same dashboard.