--- title: "MSSQL Cloud Sites Databases" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/" description: "Manage MSSQL in Cloud Sites. Guides for backing up, restoring data, remapping users, and connecting via SQL Server Management Studio." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-24" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # MSSQL Cloud Sites Databases Cloud Sites provides robust support for **Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)** to power your Windows applications. This hub covers the essential tasks for managing your SQL environment. You will learn how to **protect your data** with [**manual**](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) and **[cron-based](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/)** backups, [**restore**](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/restore-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database/) databases using myLittleAdmin, and **[connect securely](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/windows-sql-server-management-studio-for-cloud-sites/)** via SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). We also guide you through fixing common errors and remapping user permissions. --- MSSQL Databases in Cloud Sites Articles 7 results Use these resources to back up your data, manage SQL users, and troubleshoot common MSSQL issues. - ## [Backup a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database Using a cron](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/) Follow these steps to create a cron to back up your MSSQL databases. [Read more: Backup a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database Using a cron](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/) - ## [Backup Your MSSQL Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) Regularly backing up your database is crucial for site maintenance on Cloud Sites. To manually backup your MSSQL database, access myLittleAdmin from the Cloud Sites control panel. [Read more: Backup Your MSSQL Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Invalid MSSQL Cast Exception on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/invalid-mssql-cast-exception-on-cloud-sites/) Cloud Sites Windows clusters use specific data types that may introduce errors for some custom applications. The following is a work around for this known issue. [Read more: Invalid MSSQL Cast Exception on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/invalid-mssql-cast-exception-on-cloud-sites/) - ## [Log into myLittleAdmin from Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/log-into-mylittleadmin-from-cloud-sites/) Manage your Windows MSSQL databases with ease. Learn how to quickly access and log into myLittleAdmin directly from your Cloud Sites control panel. [Read more: Log into myLittleAdmin from Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/log-into-mylittleadmin-from-cloud-sites/) - ## [Remap Cloud Sites MSSQL Users](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/remap-cloud-sites-mssql-users/) Remap the server-level logins on Microsoft SQL Server database users on Cloud Sites. [Read more: Remap Cloud Sites MSSQL Users](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/remap-cloud-sites-mssql-users/) - ## [Restore a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/restore-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database/) Restore your Cloud Sites MSSQL Database from a backup through myLittleAdmin. [Read more: Restore a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/restore-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database/) - ## [Windows SQL Server Management Studio for Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/windows-sql-server-management-studio-for-cloud-sites/) Securely access your MSSQL database for Cloud Sites using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. [Read more: Windows SQL Server Management Studio for Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/windows-sql-server-management-studio-for-cloud-sites/)