How can i make the data transformation in DTS to do an update instead of insert?

  • Hi guys,

    this is the dilemma im in now. i have to create a DTS package that instead of doing the usual copy columns in data transformation, i need it to perform an update statement instead. Any ideas on how i should move forward with this??

    appreciate for any replies..TIA

    Cheers! 🙂
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  • I forgot most of my DTS skills but since you have not received any responses I'll make a general suggestion:

    Instead of loading the data directly into your target table, load the data into a staging table using the current 'copy columns' method and then issue an UPDATE...JOIN to update your target table from the data in your staging table.

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  • why arent you using SSIS? you can easily do it using SSIS.

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