Build Data Flows from Cohere 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 Cohere inside of a SQL Server SSIS workflow to transfer Cohere data into a Microsoft SQL Server database.
Add the Components
To get started, add a new Cohere source and SQL Server ADO.NET destination to a new data flow task.
Create a New Connection Manager
Follow the steps below to save Cohere connection properties in a connection manager.
- In the Connection Manager window, right-click and then click New Connection. The Add SSIS Connection Manager dialog is displayed.
- In the Connection Manager type menu, select API. The CData Cohere Connection Manager is displayed.
- Configure connection properties.
Start by setting the Profile connection property to the location of the Cohere Profile on disk (e.g. C:\profiles\Cohere.apip). Next, set the ProfileSettings connection property to the connection string for Cohere (see below).
Cohere API Profile Settings
Obtain your API key from your Cohere account at dashboard.cohere.com by navigating to the API Keys section.
Configure the Cohere Source
Follow the steps below to specify the query to be used to extract Cohere data.
- Double-click the Cohere source to open the source component editor.
- In the Connection Manager menu, select the connection manager previously created.
- Specify the query to use for the data extraction. For example:
SELECT Id, ConversationId FROM ChatMessages WHERE ConversationId = 'abc123'

- Close the Cohere 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 Cohere data into.
- Open the ADO.NET Destination and add a New Connection. Enter your server and database information here.
- In the Data access mode menu, select "table or view".
- In the Table Or View menu, select the table or view to populate.
- 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 Cohere data.