Build Data Flows from Qualaroo to SQL Server using SSIS

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

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

Add the Components

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

Create a New Connection Manager

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

    Qualaroo uses HTTP Basic Authentication to control access to the API. You will need your API Key and API Secret, which can be found under Account Details > Reporting API in the Qualaroo dashboard.

    Using Basic Authentication

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

    • AuthScheme: Set this to Basic.
    • User: Set this to your Qualaroo API Key.
    • Password: Set this to your Qualaroo API Secret.

    Example connection string:

    Profile=C:\profiles\Qualaroo.apip;AuthScheme=Basic;User=your_api_key;Password=your_api_secret;
    

Configure the Qualaroo Source

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

  1. Double-click the Qualaroo 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 SurveyResponses WHERE SurveyId = '12345'
    
  4. Close the Qualaroo 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 Qualaroo 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 Qualaroo data.

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