Import XML to PostgreSQL Automatically
Looking to import data from XML to PostgreSQL?
Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise provides everything you need to automate the data import without writing custom scripts. Visually map and transform your fields, then run the Import immediately or schedule it to repeat automatically.
Video: Watch the Data Import in Action
Watch a general data-import walkthrough showing how to connect databases, map fields, and run an import in Advanced ETL Processor.
How to Import XML into PostgreSQL - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
Open the Enterprise Edition. Under Tools > Connections, configure:
- XML File connection (input)
- PostgreSQL Database connection (output)
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click on a transformation group and choose New to open the dataflow canvas.
3. Configure XML Reader
- Drag the XML Reader onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select the XML file to import
- Select Table and Record XML Tags
4. Configure PostgreSQL Writer
- Drag the PostgreSQL Writer onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select the PostgreSQL connection and target table
5. Map and Transform Fields
Use AutoMap or manually link fields between XML and PostgreSQL. You can also:
- Convert data types
- Trim or reformat strings
- Apply logic and formulas
6. Run the Import
Click Execute to import XML data into your PostgreSQL table. Verify the results using pgAdmin or another PostgreSQL client.
7. Automate and Monitor
- Schedule automatic imports
- Trigger jobs by file presence or system events
- Enable logging, rollback, and notifications
Useful links for this import
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The import-data hub lists the other XML import workflows.
FAQ
Can Advanced ETL Processor import XML to PostgreSQL?
Yes. Advanced ETL Processor can read XML, map fields, validate data, write to PostgreSQL, and log the import.
Do I need to write scripts for the import?
No scripting is required for the normal import workflow. You can configure the reader, writer, mapping, validation, and schedule visually.
Can the XML import run on a schedule?
Yes. The package can run on a schedule, process matching XML files, archive originals, and write rows to PostgreSQL with the same validation rules each time.
Can imported data be transformed before loading?
Yes. You can clean values, convert data types, calculate fields, split columns, and apply lookup rules before writing to the target.
Can bad rows be logged or rejected?
Yes. Add validation rules so rejected rows, failed files, row counts, and error details are visible after each run.
What should I check before the first production import?
Check source layout, target table, key fields, data types, date formats, write mode, archive folder, and failure handling.
When should I not automate the import yet?
Do not automate it until the source layout, target table, key fields, and bad-row handling are clear. Automation repeats rules; it does not invent them.
Can I test the import before buying?
Yes. Download the fully functional 30-day trial, build one small import, and test it with a deliberately awkward sample file.
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