Microsoft SQL Server Import for SQL Operations Studio
Import Flat File Wizard is a simple way to copy data from a flat file (.csv, .txt) to a destination. This overview describes the reasons for using this wizard, how to find this wizard, and a simple example to follow.
Requirements
- This wizard requires an active connection to a SQL Server instance to start.
- This wizard only works on .txt and .csv files.
How do I start the wizard?
- The main entry point for the wizard is to right click a database in the Object Explorer, and click Import wizard.
- If a user is connected to a SQL Server instance, the user can also press Ctrl+I to start the wizard.
Why would I use this wizard?
This wizard was created to improve the current import experience leveraging an intelligent framework known as Program Synthesis using Examples (PROSE). For a user without specialized domain knowledge, importing data can often be a complex, error prone, and tedious task. This wizard streamlines the import process as simple as selecting an input file and unique table name, and the PROSE framework handles the rest.
PROSE analyzes data patterns in your input file to infer column names, types, delimiters, and more. This framework learns the structure of the file and does all of the hard work so users don't have to.
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License
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