Launch Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) with an administrative account.

Type the fully qualified domain name in the Server name: textbox.

Change the Authentication method from the drop-down box.

Click the Connect button.

Right-click the Databases folder > click New Database…

Type the name of the new database to create in the Database name: textbox.

Click the OK button.

Expand the Databases folder and verify the database you created is present.

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