Reference Guide

Contents
1. About This Reference Guide .............................................................................................4
2. Introducing vCloud Air SQL ...............................................................................................4
1.1 What is a vCloud Air SQL instance? ................................................................................. 4
1.2 What can I do with it? ...................................................................................................... 5
1.3 What are the licensing requirements? ............................................................................ 5
1.3.1 SQL Server License Mobility and VMware® vCloud® Air™ SQL ........................ 6
1.3.2 License Mobility References ............................................................................ 6
1.4 Preparing to Use vCloud Air SQL ..................................................................................... 7
1.5 Obtain an OnDemand Account ........................................................................................ 7
1.6 Sign Up for the vCloud Air SQL Service ............................................................................ 8
1.7 Understand vCloud Air SQL Security ............................................................................... 8
1.7.1 The Service Network ........................................................................................ 9
1.7.2 vCloud Air SQL Roles ........................................................................................ 9
3. Configuring a vDC to Work with vCloud Air SQL .............................................................. 11
2.1 Create a Virtual Data Center .......................................................................................... 11
2.2 Enable the Service Network .......................................................................................... 12
2.3 Verify that the Service Network is Enabled ................................................................... 12
2.4 Configure Networking.................................................................................................... 13
4. Launching a vCloud Air SQL Instance ............................................................................... 16
5. Working with Instances .................................................................................................. 20
4.1 View an Instance ............................................................................................................ 20
4.2 Edit an Instance ............................................................................................................. 20
4.3 Delete an Instance ......................................................................................................... 21
4.4 Retain and Recover a vCloud Air SQL Instance .............................................................. 21
4.4.1 Restore to a Point in Time .............................................................................. 22
4.4.2 Take a Snapshot ............................................................................................. 24
4.4.3 View a Snapshot ............................................................................................. 24
4.4.4 Restore a Snapshot ........................................................................................ 24
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