Export Data from SQL Server to Open Exchange Rates through SSIS

SQL Server databases are commonly used to store enterprise records. It is often necessary to move this data to other locations. The CData SSIS Task for Open Exchange Rates allows you to easily transfer Open Exchange Rates data. In this article you will export data from SQL Server to Open Exchange Rates.

Add Source and Destination Components

To get started, add a new ADO.NET Source control and a new Open Exchange Rates Destination control to the data flow task.

Configure the ADO.NET Source

Follow the steps below to specify properties required to connect to the SQL Server instance.

1. Open the ADO.NET Source and add a new connection. Enter your server and database information here.
2. In the Data access mode menu, select "Table or view" and select the table or view to export into Open Exchange Rates.
3. Close the ADO NET Source wizard and connect it to the destination component.

Create a New Connection Manager for Open Exchange Rates

Follow the steps below to set required connection properties in the Connection Manager.

1. Create a new connection manager: In the Connection Manager window, right-click and then click New Connection. The Add SSIS Connection Manager dialog is displayed.
2. Select CData OpenExchangeRates Connection Manager in the menu.
3. Configure the connection properties. A typical connection requires:
   • AppId

   The Open Exchange Rates API supports basic authentication with an App Id. After you register, your App Id is displayed in your account dashboard. Set this to the AppId connection property.

   

Configure the Open Exchange Rates Destination

In the destination component Connection Manager, define mappings from the SQL Server source table into the Open Exchange Rates destination table.

1. Double-click the Open Exchange Rates destination to open the destination component editor.
2. In the Connection Managers tab, select the connection manager previously created.