Import Multiple XML files into Sql Server using SSIS

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Import Multiple XML files into Sql Server using SSIS

naruwithu

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January 26, 2010 at 4:07 pm

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Hello All...
I have a set of XML files which I need to import into database on Regular basis(after validating some business logic).
I want this to be a scheduled Job in database
Hence started creating an SSIS package to import the XML data into Database table.
I tried the SSIS package with a single XML and it worked very well
I am using Data Flow section with XML Source and Sql Server Destination tools init.
I am just selecting an XML in the XML Source and genenerating an XSD and doing the import process by connect XML source to Sql Server Destination
How can I make this process generic, so that works for all the list of XML files stored in a perticluar location on my server.
Please help me with the steps
Thanku in advance

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dave.repton SSCrazy Points: 2468 More actions · Answer 1

Fairly sure you will be able to adapt the method for importing multiple files shown here

http://www.sqlis.com/post/Looping-over-files-with-the-Foreach-Loop.aspx

provided that the definition of the xml files are the same and that they are all saved into the same folder.

Basically a for each container with you dataflow inside it, that loop through a folder and get the file name which is then passed to the xml source component

sultan_vnj SSC Veteran Points: 229 More actions · Answer 2

Hi There,

The process for loading .csv files or .txt files is pretty much clear.

But the process to load xml files is a bit confusing since I can't use Flat File Connection manager to get the data from .xml files and to set the Connection String proprty.

Please give me the detailed process to load the .xml files into db using For Each Loop container in SSIS.

Please reply if I am not elaborative about the problem.

Thanks,

Srinivas

Sree123 SSC Enthusiast Points: 119 More actions · Answer 3

Hey Sultan,

Did you figure out how to XML files? I am having the same requirement now.

Even I am confused as to how to map the variable in FELC as there is no conn str unlike flatfile or Eccel.

Please share your experience.

emile.milne Default port Points: 1407 More actions · Answer 4

emile.milne

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October 3, 2012 at 6:41 am

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I'm having the same issue, anybody.

Sumalu Valued Member Points: 61 More actions · Answer 5

It seems that importing multiple XML files is a common problem. I need help as well. Anyone out there that can help. Please.....

starshayiz SSC-Addicted Points: 483 More actions · Answer 6

starshayiz

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November 15, 2012 at 7:40 pm

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mike.moore 23638 Valued Member Points: 53 More actions · Answer 7

I suppose this thread is not so current, but as I just worked on this I can share the following:

Indeed, there is no separate Connection Manager to edit.

But there is a property for both the xml file path and the xsd file path on the parent Data Flow Task itself.

You can set the Expression for both of those in the Expressions for the Data Flow Task in the same way as you do the Connection String for a Flat File Source.