Copy Data from MariaDB to SQL Server Automatically
Looking to copy data from MariaDB to SQL Server?
Read data from MariaDB, transform and map the fields, then write the results directly to SQL Server.
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See how to connect the databases, map the fields and move MariaDB data into SQL Server step by step.
How to Copy Data from MariaDB to SQL Server - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
- Create a MariaDB/MySQL Connection with hostname, port, database name, username, and password
- Create a SQL Server Connection with hostname, port, database name, username, and password
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click on a transformation group and select New to create a new workflow.
3. Configure Reader
- Double-click the reader object
- Select the MariaDB/MySQL connection
- Choose a source table or enter a custom SQL SELECT query
4. Configure Writer
- Double-click the writer object
- Select your SQL Server connection
- Choose the target schema and table
- Set the action (insert, update, or replace)
5. Map and Transform Fields
- Map MariaDB fields to SQL Server columns
- Apply transformations as needed (e.g., date vs datetime2, numeric precision, Unicode/ANSI handling)
6. Run the Transformation
Click the Run button to execute the transfer. Logs will display real-time progress and any issues encountered.
Help with your MariaDB 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 MariaDB copy workflows.
References
External documentation
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