Copy Data from SQL Server to a BDE-compatible database Automatically
Looking to copy data from SQL Server to a BDE-compatible database?
Read data from SQL Server, transform and map the fields, then write the results directly to BDE.
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See how to connect the databases, map the fields and move SQL Server data into BDE step by step.
How to Copy Data from SQL Server to BDE - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
- Create a SQL Server Connection with server name, instance, authentication, and target database
- Create a BDE Connection by specifying the BDE alias or direct table path
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click on a transformation group and choose New to build your data workflow.
3. Configure Reader
- Double-click the reader component to open Reader Properties
- Select the SQL Server connection
- Choose a table or write a custom SQL SELECT query
4. Configure Writer
- Double-click the writer component to open Writer Properties
- Select the BDE connection
- Choose the target table and insert mode (append, replace, truncate)
5. Map and Format Fields
- Map SQL Server fields to BDE target columns
- Apply type conversion or transformations if needed
6. Run the Transformation
Click the Run button (Green Arrow). The data will be copied from SQL Server to BDE with rollback, logging, and error handling options enabled.
Help with your SQL Server 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 SQL Server copy workflows.
References
External documentation
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