Using Data Transformation Services

Data Transformation Services is a powerful tool introduced with SQL Server 7.0. It is a versatile tool that enables developers to design packages that transfer and transform the data efficiently between two data sources.

Using Data Transformation Services, you can

  • Select any data source, not necessarily SQL Server, if you have an ODBC driver or OLE DB provider to access its data.

  • Select any data destination (it doesn't have to be SQL Server) if you have the ODBC driver or OLE DB provider to connect to it.

  • Define the transformation process to convert the source data into the structure and format required on destination.

  • Define complex tasks using Transact-SQL or any scripting language.

  • Transfer database objects between ...

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