Copy Data from SQLite to SQL Server CE Automatically
Looking to copy data from SQLite to SQL Server CE?
Read data from SQLite, 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 SQLite data into SQL Server CE step by step.
How to Copy Data from SQLite to SQL Server CE - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
- Create a SQLite Connection by selecting your .sqlite or .db file
- Create a SQL Server CE Connection by selecting the target .sdf database file
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click a transformation group and choose New to define the workflow.
3. Configure Reader
- Double-click the reader component to open Reader Properties
- Select the SQLite connection
- Choose a source table or enter a custom SQL SELECT query
4. Configure Writer
- Double-click the writer component to open Writer Properties
- Select the SQL Server CE connection
- Choose the destination table
- Set the write mode: append, truncate, or replace
5. Map and Format Fields
- Map SQLite columns to SQL Server CE fields
- Check text lengths, numeric precision, dates, and null handling
- Run a small sample first, because ten awkward rows are easier to fix than ten million
6. Run the Transformation
Click the Run button (Green Arrow). Advanced ETL Processor copies SQLite rows into SQL Server CE and records the run in the execution log.
Help with your SQLite 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 SQLite copy workflows.
References
External documentation
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