The problem of converting from any non-unicode source to a unicode SQL Server table can be solved by: add a Data Conversion transformation step to your Data Flow open the Data Conversion and select Unicode for each data type that applies take note of the Output Alias of each applicable column (they are named Copy … Read more
good question. if the amount of data transfer huge? are you processing multiple data files and need transactions (both at file system level and database level)? are you dealing with multiple data sources at different locations (for eg ftp, local file system, database)? if answers to above are yes then go ahead with ssis. basically … Read more
I assume you’re trying to import this using an Excel Source in the SSIS dialog? If so, the problem is probably that SSIS samples some number of rows at the beginning of your spreadsheet when it creates the Excel source. If on the [ShortDescription] column it doesn’t notice anything too large, it will default to … Read more
Here is what fixed the problem for me. I did not have to convert to Excel. Just modified the DataType when choosing the data source to “text stream” (Figure 1). You can also check the “Edit Mappings” dialog to verify the change to the size (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2
Welcome to Microsoft Marketing Speak hell. With the 2012 release of SQL Server, the BIDS, Business Intelligence Designer Studio, plugin for Visual Studio was renamed to SSDT, SQL Server Data Tools. SSDT is available for 2010 and 2012. The problem is, there are two different products called SSDT. There is SSDT which replaces the database … Read more
For Latest Info About SSIS > https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/integration-services/sql-server-integration-services From the above referenced site: Microsoft Integration Services is a platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions. Use Integration Services to solve complex business problems by copying or downloading files, loading data warehouses, cleansing and mining data, and managing SQL Server objects and data. Integration … Read more
When you start SSMS, it allows you to choose a Server Type and Server Name. In the server type dropdown, choose “Integration Services” and connect to the server. Then you’ll be able to see what packages are in the db.
The below Steps worked for me: right click on source task. click on “Show Advanced editor”. Go to “Input and Output Properties” tab. select the output column for which you are getting the error. Its data type will be “String[DT_STR]”. Change that data type to “Unicode String[DT_WSTR]”. save and close.
I believe you can only add variables to the Watch window while the debugger is stopped on a breakpoint. If you set a breakpoint on a step, you should be able to enter variables into the Watch window when the breakpoint is hit. You can select the first empty row in the Watch window and … Read more
With all due respect to Kishore’s answer, that approach is valid if you’re modifying the packages. Since you’re using the import/export wizard, the more straight forward approach would be to check the Enable Identity Insert box on the Column Mappings tab. In the Import Export Wizard, after selecting the table for copy, click the Edit … Read more