Define a Credential in SQL Server

Use the SQL Server Credential Editor to define the authentication information required for a resource that is outside of SQL Server in a SQL Server physical model. Most credentials include a Windows user name and password, which are mapped to a login.

To define a credential in SQL Server

1. Click Target - SQL Server, Security, Credentials on the Model menu.

   The SQL Server Credential Editor opens.

2. Select the credential in the Navigation Grid that you want to define and enter a value for the following field:

   Note: Click New on the toolbar to create a new credential. Use the Enter filter text box to filter a very large list of credentials to quickly locate the one that you want to define.

   Name

   Displays the credential name. You can change the credential name in this field.

   Identity

   Defines the name of the account used when connecting outside the server. Use in-place editing to enter or change the value.

   Cryptographic Provider

   Defines the extensible key management provider used by the credential.

   Generate

   Generates SQL during forward engineering. Clear the check box if you do not want to generate SQL.

3. (Optional) Click the Comment tab and enter any comments that you want to associate with the object.
4. (Optional) Click the Where Used tab to view where the object is used within the model.
5. (Optional) Click the UDPtab to work with user-defined properties for the object.
6. (Optional) Click the Notestab to view and edit user notes.
7. (Optional) Click the Extended Notes tab to view or edit user notes.
8. Click Close.

   The credential is defined and the SQL Server Credential Editor closes.