Build Data Flows from Paddle to SQL Server using SSIS

Jerod Johnson
Jerod Johnson
Director, Technology Evangelism
Easily back up Paddle data to SQL Server using the SSIS components for Paddle.

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 Paddle inside of a SQL Server SSIS workflow to transfer Paddle data into a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Add the Components

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

Create a New Connection Manager

Follow the steps below to save Paddle 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 Paddle Connection Manager is displayed.
  3. Configure connection properties.

    Using API Key Authentication

    Paddle uses API key authentication. To obtain an API key:

    1. Sign in to your Paddle account at https://vendors.paddle.com
    2. Navigate to Developer Tools > Authentication
    3. Click "Generate API Key"
    4. Assign the appropriate permissions for the data you wish to access
    5. Copy the generated key (sandbox keys begin with pdl_sdbx_apikey_; production keys begin with pdl_live_apikey_)

    After obtaining your API key, set the following connection properties:

    • AuthScheme: Set this to APIKey.
    Set the following in the ProfileSettings connection property:
    • APIKey: Set this to your Paddle API key.

    Example Connection String

    Profile=C:\profiles\Paddle.apip;AuthScheme=APIKey;ProfileSettings="APIKey=your_api_key";
    

    Connecting to Paddle

    Once the authentication is configured, you can connect to Paddle and query data from any of the available tables such as Products, Customers, Subscriptions, and Transactions.

Configure the Paddle Source

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

  1. Double-click the Paddle 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 ,  FROM Products WHERE  = ''
    
  4. Close the Paddle 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 Paddle 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 Paddle data.

Ready to get started?

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