Import XML to OleDb Automatically
Looking to import data from XML to OleDb?
Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise provides everything you need to automate the data import without writing custom scripts. Visually map and transform your fields, then run the Import immediately or schedule it to repeat automatically.
OLE DB (Object Linking and Embedding, Database) is a Microsoft technology that allows universal data access across a wide variety of data stores - including relational databases (like SQL Server, Oracle, and Access), spreadsheets, text files, and more.
OLE DB providers expose data in a standardized format that applications like Advanced ETL Processor can use to read from or write to various sources. It is especially useful for integrating with legacy systems or Microsoft Office-based data sources.
Video: Watch the Data Import in Action
Watch a general data-import walkthrough showing how to connect databases, map fields, and run an import in Advanced ETL Processor.
How to Import XML into OLE DB - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
Start the Enterprise Edition. Under Tools > Connections, define your:
- XML File connection for the input
- OLE DB connection for the output
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click a transformation group and select New to open the transformation canvas.
3. Configure XML Reader
- Drag the XML Reader onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select the XML file you want to import
- Select Table and Record XML Tags
4. Configure OLE DB Writer
- Drag the OLE DB Writer onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select your OLE DB provider, connection string, and target table
5. Map and Transform Fields
Use AutoMap to match fields or map them manually. You can also:
- Trim text and reformat dates
- Convert data types between XML and target schema
- Apply formulas and default values
6. Run the Import
Click Execute to write XML content into your OLE DB data source. Verify results with Access, Excel, or any supported database tool.
7. Automate and Monitor
- Use the built-in scheduler to run imports automatically
- Trigger tasks by time, file presence, or events
- Enable logging, error handling, rollback, and email alerts
Useful links for this import
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The import-data hub lists the other XML import workflows.
FAQ
Can Advanced ETL Processor import XML to OleDb?
Yes. Advanced ETL Processor can read XML, map fields, validate data, write to OleDb, and log the import.
Do I need to write scripts for the import?
No scripting is required for the normal import workflow. You can configure the reader, writer, mapping, validation, and schedule visually.
Can the XML import run on a schedule?
Yes. The package can run on a schedule, process matching XML files, archive originals, and write rows to OleDb with the same validation rules each time.
Can imported data be transformed before loading?
Yes. You can clean values, convert data types, calculate fields, split columns, and apply lookup rules before writing to the target.
Can bad rows be logged or rejected?
Yes. Add validation rules so rejected rows, failed files, row counts, and error details are visible after each run.
What should I check before the first production import?
Check source layout, target table, key fields, data types, date formats, write mode, archive folder, and failure handling.
When should I not automate the import yet?
Do not automate it until the source layout, target table, key fields, and bad-row handling are clear. Automation repeats rules; it does not invent them.
Can I test the import before buying?
Yes. Download the fully functional 30-day trial, build one small import, and test it with a deliberately awkward sample file.
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