How to Create New Database in SQL Server – 2 Simple Ways

SQL Server offers two options to Create New Database: Running a SQL command in the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) query window or

Manually creating a database using the SSMS interface.

The following steps outline the process of creating a database:

Create New Database Using SQL COMMAND

To create a database using a SQL query, use the following syntax:

Syntax: Database Creation

Replace “databasename” with the desired name for your database. This query will create a new database with the specified name. Note that the semicolon (;) is required to end the statement.

SQL Query Syntax : CREATE DATABASE databasename; 

Here, If your Database name is “University” then please type below SQL command Syntax: 

SQL Query Syntax : CREATE DATABASE University; 

Create New Database Using SSMS Interface

Step1: Open your SQL Server Management Studio

How to Create New Database in SQL Server

Step2: Below Object Explorer Click Connect to Server

  • If you are using Windows Authentication then you don’t need to provide password
Create New Database in SQL Server
  • If you are using Server Authentication Provide Server Information ( Like : Server Name, Authentication, UserName and Password)  [Note: SQL server Default User : sa]

Step3: After Successfully login to server  Right Click on Databases Select New Database….

then put your Database name on the text field

After Click OK  Button you see your Database “University” has been created successfully.

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