The Microsoft SQL Database connector allows you to execute SQL commands and stored procedures remotely in Microsoft SQL database.
Possible uses of the Multi input step include facilitating branch synchronization and enabling the acceptance of multiple inputs within integration processes. By incorporating this feature, you can streamline complex integration tasks and achieve better scalability, parallel processing, and system responsiveness. For more information, refer directly to the article dedicated to the Multi-Input Step
Accessing input data
If the input schema is selected, the input data will be predefined in the temporary table #InputData
(see Predefined Variables). You can use entire table in your statements or target concrete value by using placeholder ${input}
:
Placeholder | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
${inputData} |
temporary table | Temporary table filled with input data. This table will be deleted after the connector run is over. |
${input[<row number>].<column name>} |
value | Takes the value from <row number> th row (zero-based index) and column named <column name> . |
Connector is able to process complex data columns on input schema. Such data are represented as NVARCHAR(MAX) column and filled with serialized JSON.
Using placeholders
Assume the connector input data in the following format, followed by placeholders
, which can be used for direct reference to the input data table:
Row number | ID | Login |
---|---|---|
0 |
1 ${input[0].ID} |
Alice ${input[0].Login} |
1 |
2 ${input[1].ID} |
Bob ${input[1].Login} |
Returning all input data
select * from #InputData;
Returns the contents of the entire temporary table filled with input data:
ID | Login |
---|---|
1 | Alice |
2 | Bob |
Referring to a specific value from the input data
select
${input[0].ID} as ID,
Login as Login
from #InputData
Returns the list as in the previous example, except that the value from the first row and column of the ID
input table is always used as ID
(${input[0].ID} = 1
):
ID | Login |
---|---|
1 | Alice |
1 | Bob |
Predefined variables
Variable | Data type | Description |
---|---|---|
@TaskRunID |
bigint | ID of the currently executing TaskRun . |
#InputData |
temporary table | Temporary table filled with input data. This table will be deleted when the connector is finished running. |
@DataCheckpoint |
nvarchar(max) | The last row value of the stored column (configured as Data check point) from the last TaskRun . The column configured as @DataCheckpoint must be part of the output. |
@EndpointTokenID |
bigint | When a task is executed via linked endpoint, variable contains ID of the token used for authorization (see table below). |
@EndpointTokenName |
nvarchar(max) | When a task is executed via linked endpoint, variable contains Name of the token used for authorization (see table below). |
Authorization token | @EndpointTokenID |
@EndpointTokenName |
---|---|---|
None | null |
null |
Primary | 0 |
"Primary" |
Secondary | ID of the used seconday token |
Name of the used seconday token |
Returning output data
If the output scheme is selected, the result of the last select
statement, which is not assigned to any variable, is used as the step output. The structure of the query result must match the structure of the output schema.
If there are some complex input schemas returned to output, the result will contain column data serialized as JSON string.
Example
-- NOT the last select in the statement, data will NOT be sent to the output.
select 0 as ID, Login from #InputData;
-- IS the last valid select in the statement, data WILL be sent to the output.
select 1 as ID, Login from #InputData;
-- Is the last select, but its result is assigned to a variable. Therefore, the data will NOT be sent to the output.
declare @maxUserID int = (select max(ID) from DXTask);
Logging
Direct logging from SQL connector into task run log is not supported.
Configuration
Connection String configuration
Connection string
Input data can be obtained with input data placeholders.
${input.DbName}
will be replaced by value in DbName of the very first row.
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows authentication
Persist Security Info=False;Integrated Security=true;Initial Catalog=AdventureWorks;Server=MSSQL1
Persist Security Info=False;Integrated Security=SSPI;database=AdventureWorks;server=(local)
Persist Security Info=False;Trusted_Connection=True;database=AdventureWorks;server=(local)
SQL Server authentication
Persist Security Info=False;User ID=*****;Password=*****;Initial Catalog=AdventureWorks;Server=MySqlServer
Connect to a named instance of SQL Server
Data Source=MySqlServer\MSSQL1
For more examples of connection strings, see official documentation.
MySQL
Connection to single server
server=127.0.0.1;uid=root;pwd=12345;database=test
server=localhost:3306;uid=root;pwd=12345;database=test
Windows authentication
Server=myServerAddress;Database=myDataBase;IntegratedSecurity=yes;Uid=auth_windows;
Opening a Connection for Multiple Hosts with Failover
Use this to connect to a server in a replicated server configuration without concern on which server to use.
server=10.10.10.10:3306,192.101.10.2:3305,localhost:3306;uid=test;password=xxxx
For more examples of connection strings, see official documentation or unofficial documentation.
PostgreSQL
Standard
Host=myserver;Username=mylogin;Password=mypass;Database=mydatabase
User ID=root;Password=myPassword;Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=myDataBase;Pooling=true;Min Pool Size=0;Max Pool Size=100;Connection Lifetime=0;
Using windows security
Server=127.0.0.1;Port=5432;Database=myDataBase;Integrated Security=true;
Setting command timeout
Server=127.0.0.1;Port=5432;Database=myDataBase;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;CommandTimeout=20;
Setting connection timeout
Server=127.0.0.1;Port=5432;Database=myDataBase;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;Timeout=15;
For more examples of connection strings, see official Npgsql documentation or unofficial documentation.
Oracle
Windows Authentication
Data Source=myOracleDB;User Id=/;
Specifying username and password
Data Source=MyOracleDB;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;Integrated Security=no;
Omiting tnsnames.ora
SERVER=(DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=TCP)(HOST=MyHost)(PORT=MyPort))(CONNECT_DATA=(SERVICE_NAME=MyOracleSID)));uid=myUsername;pwd=myPassword;
Using Connection Pooling
Data Source=myOracleDB;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;Min Pool Size=10;Connection Lifetime=120;Connection Timeout=60;Incr Pool Size=5;Decr Pool Size=2;
Proxy Authentication
Data Source=myOracleDB;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;Proxy User Id=pUserId;Proxy Password=pPassword;
For more examples of connection strings, see official documentation.
SQL Statement configuration
Statement
SQL statement to be executed. If the input schema is selected, the input data will be predefined in the temporary table #InputData
.
You can use entire table in your statements or target concrete value by using following placeholders:
Placeholder | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
${inputData} |
temporary table | Temporary table filled with input data. This table will be deleted after the connector run is over. |
${input[<row number>].<column name>} |
value | Takes the value from <row number> th row (zero-based index) and column named <column name> . |
@TaskRunID |
bigint | ID of the currently executing TaskRun . |
If the output scheme is selected, the result of the last select
statement, which is not assigned to any variable, is used as the step output. The structure of the query result must match the structure of the output schema.
Data checkpoint column
The data checkpoint column is a column (field), from which the platform takes the last row value after each executed task run and stores it as a Data checkpoint. The data checkpoint value can be used in the SQL statements to control, which data should be processed in the next run. You can refer to the value using the predefined variable @DataCheckpoint. Example of use: processing data in cycles, where every cycle processes only a subset of the entire set due to the total size. If you use e.g. record ID as a data checkpoint column, the platform will store after each cycle the last processed ID from the data subset processed by the task run. If your statement is written in a way that will evaluate the value in data checkpoint against the IDs of the records in the data set, you can ensure this way, that only not processed records will be considered in the next task run.
Input & Output Schema
Input
Data schema is optional
The connector does not expect a specific schema. The required data structure can be achieved by correct configuration. Although the selected connector doesn't require a schema generally, the individual integration task step may need to match the output data structure of the preceding task step and use a data schema selected from the repository or create a new input schema.
Output
Data schema is optional
The connector does not expect a specific schema. The required data structure can be achieved by correct configuration. Although the selected connector doesn't require a schema generally, the individual integration task step may need to match the output data structure of the preceding task step and use a data schema selected from the repository or create a new input schema.
Release notes
3.5.1
- Add support for multi input.
3.4.2
- Connection and commands timeout is respecting task step timeout.
3.4.1
- Fix processing sensitive errors.
3.4.0
- Separate configurations from another supported DB systems. Fix Debug script and DataCheckpoint processing.
3.3.4
- Updated package binaries because of changes in another included connector.
3.3.0
- Change of the way how to refer to Data checkpoint. The predefined variable changed from @
into @DataCheckpoint.
3.2.5
- Updated package binaries because of changes in another included connector.
3.2.0
- Implemantation of generating debug script.
3.1.11
- Updated package binaries because of changes in another included connector.
3.1.6
- Updated package binaries because of changes in another included connector.
3.1.5
- Fix replacing input placeholders in connection string configuration.
3.1.4
- Fixed processing complex input schema.
3.1.3
- Fixed shared nuget package versions.
3.1.2
- Fixed right processing of nullable properties.