Copy Data from Microsoft Access to SQL Server CE Automatically
Looking to copy data from Microsoft Access to SQL Server CE?
Read data from Access, transform and map the fields, then write the results directly to SQL Server CE.
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See how to connect the databases, map the fields and move Access data into SQL Server CE step by step.
How to Copy Data from Access to SQL Server CE - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
- Create an OleDb or ODBC Connection to your Access
.mdbor.accdbfile - Create a SQL Server CE Connection by selecting the target compact database file
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click a transformation group and select New to begin building your ETL workflow.
3. Configure Reader
- Double-click the reader icon to open Reader Properties
- Select the Access connection
- Choose the source table or enter a custom SQL query
4. Configure Writer
- Double-click the writer icon to open Writer Properties
- Select the SQL Server CE connection
- Choose the target table and write mode: append, truncate, or replace
5. Map and Transform Fields
- Match Access fields to SQL Server CE columns
- Check text lengths, dates, numeric precision, and null handling
- Run the workflow on a small sample first, because ten bad rows are easier to fix than ten million
6. Run the Transformation
Click the Run button to start the transfer. Advanced ETL Processor copies Access rows into SQL Server CE with logging, validation, and clear error reporting.
Help with your Microsoft Access transfer
If you get stuck, ask in the support forum and include the source table, destination table, and relevant log message. You can also review the connection and transformation guides below.
Useful links
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The copy-data hub lists the other Access copy workflows.
References
External documentation
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