Connect to SQL Azure containing backend for MS Access Web App

Question

Ok not sure what to enter in the subject line so apologies if it stands unclear.

I created a simple web app using MS Access 2013. It simply had one table with sample dat

Answer 1

I am adding this answer in detail because it was really something very easy, yet very difficult to find. So it may help others as well.

While working with Access Web Apps, the data is stored in SQL Azure server, since there is no SQL Azure subscription along with Office 365 Subscription.

The outcome is, that by default, you have set the Connect to Database to "". In such a case, you will need to provide the database name explicitly because you don't have the access to point your request to default database.

Please see the following screenshot,

You will need to enter the database name here, if you don't then the firewall rule will come into picture and your request will be rejected.

Simple, yet strong.

Thanks guys to help me resolve this.

EDIT: If you are still unable to connect, please make sure that you have the latest ODBC driver for connecting to SQL Server 2012. You can download from the Microsoft here:

Microsoft Link for downloading ODBC Driver

Thanks, Vikas