# Grafana Microsoft SQL Server Data Source - Native Plugin
This is a data source for connecting to MS SQL servers.
Grafana ships with a built-in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) data source plugin that allows you to query and visualize data from any Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or newer.
You can use it to connect to any mssql server and get grafs/tables.
check the docs from more info.
## Adding the data source
1. Open the side menu by clicking the Grafana icon in the top header.
2. In the side menu under the `Configuration` link you should find a link named `Data Sources`.
3. Click the `+ Add data source` button in the top header.
4. Select *Microsoft SQL Server* from the *Type* dropdown.
For more information, check the [docs](http://docs.grafana.org/).