Build Data Flows from CleverPush to SQL Server using SSIS

Using SQL Server as a backup for critical business data provides an essential safety net against loss. Backing up data to SQL Server enables business users to more easily connect that data with features like reporting, analytics, and more.

This example demonstrates how to use the CData SSIS Tasks for CleverPush inside of a SQL Server SSIS workflow to transfer CleverPush data into a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Add the Components

To get started, add a new CleverPush source and SQL Server ADO.NET destination to a new data flow task.

Create a New Connection Manager

Follow the steps below to save CleverPush connection properties in a connection manager.

1. In the Connection Manager window, right-click and then click New Connection. The Add SSIS Connection Manager dialog is displayed.
2. In the Connection Manager type menu, select API. The CData CleverPush Connection Manager is displayed.
3. Configure connection properties.

   Start by setting the Profile connection property to the location of the Cleverpush Profile on disk (e.g. C:\profiles\Cleverpush.apip). Next, set the ProfileSettings connection property to the connection string for Cleverpush (see below).

   Cleverpush API Profile Settings

   CleverPush uses private API keys to authenticate requests. Your API key is passed as the Authorization request header value on every API call.

   You can find your private API key in the CleverPush dashboard under Settings > API. Use the private key (not the public key) for server-side access.

   After setting the following connection properties, you are ready to connect:

   • AuthScheme: Set this to APIKey.
   • APIKey: Set this to your CleverPush private API key.

   Optional Connection Properties

   • ChannelId: Set this to your default CleverPush channel identifier. Most tables require a channel filter. Setting this property allows queries without specifying ChannelId in every WHERE clause.
   

Configure the CleverPush Source

Follow the steps below to specify the query to be used to extract CleverPush data.

1. Double-click the CleverPush source to open the source component editor.
2. In the Connection Manager menu, select the connection manager previously created.
3. Specify the query to use for the data extraction. For example:

   
   SELECT Id, Name FROM Segments WHERE ChannelId = 'your_channel_id'
   

   
4. Close the CleverPush Source control and connect it to the ADO.NET Destination.

Configure the SQL Server Destination

Follow the steps below to specify the SQL server table to load the CleverPush data into.

1. Open the ADO.NET Destination and add a New Connection. Enter your server and database information here.
2. In the Data access mode menu, select "table or view".
3. In the Table Or View menu, select the table or view to populate.
4. Configure any properties you wish to on the Mappings screen.

Run the Project

You can now run the project. After the SSIS Task has finished executing, your database will be populated with CleverPush data.