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Connecting to an RDS for SQL Server Instance

You can connect to an RDS for SQL Server instance using the SQL Server Management Studio client or Data Admin Service (DAS).

**Table 1** Connection methods
Connection Method	Description
Connecting to an RDS for SQL Server Instance Through DAS (Recommended)	DAS enables you to manage databases on a web-based console and provides you with database development, O&M, and intelligent diagnosis to make it easy to use and maintain your databases. The permissions required for connecting to DB instances through DAS are enabled by default.
Connecting to an RDS for SQL Server Instance Through the SQL Server Management Studio Client	You can use SQL Server Management Studio to connect to a DB instance through a non-SSL connection or an SSL connection. The SSL connection encrypts data and is more secure.

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