Copy Data from SQL Server to PostgreSQL Automatically
Looking to copy data from SQL Server to PostgreSQL?
Read data from SQL Server, transform and map the fields, then write the results directly to PostgreSQL.
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See how to connect the databases, map the fields and move SQL Server data into PostgreSQL step by step.
How to Copy Data from SQL Server to PostgreSQL - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
- Create a SQL Server Connection using server name, database name, authentication type, and credentials
- Create a PostgreSQL Connection with host, port, database name, username, and password
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click on a transformation group and choose New to define a new workflow.
3. Configure Reader
- Double-click the reader component to open Reader Properties
- Select your 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 PostgreSQL connection
- Specify the target table and insert mode (append, truncate, replace)
5. Map and Format Fields
- Map SQL Server fields to PostgreSQL columns
- Apply necessary transformations or data type conversions
6. Run the Transformation
Click the Run button (Green Arrow). The data will be copied from SQL Server to PostgreSQL with logging, rollback, and error-handling features active.
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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