Introduction
When working with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services), copying files with specific extensions is a common requirement in ETL workflows. Filtering files by extension ensures that only the necessary data is transferred to the target location, whether you’re handling log files, CSV data, or specific document formats. This article will guide you through configuring an SSIS package to copy files with specific extensions using the Advanced File System Task, which is part of the ZappySys SSIS PowerPack.
Prerequisites
- Download and install the ZappySys SSIS PowerPack.
Steps
Step 1: Configure the Advanced File System Task
- Drag and drop the Advanced File System Task into the Control Flow.
- Open the task and configure the following settings:
- Set Action to Copy file(s).
- Specify the Source Folder Path with a wildcards to get all files
- Specify the Destination Path where the copied files will be stored.
- Choose the Overwrite option based on your requirements.
Step 2: Apply Filters and Sorting
- Navigate to the Filter and Sorting tab and use the Where condition to filter files based on specific extensions. Refer to the examples in the documentation for different use cases. e.g.
Extension IN ('.txt','.json')
Step 3: Execute and Validate
- Run the SSIS package.
- Verify that the files with the specified extensions have been successfully copied to the destination folder.
Conclusion
By leveraging the Advanced File System Task in SSIS, you can automate the process of copying files based on specific extensions, ensuring efficient data transfer and organization. This method helps streamline ETL workflows by selecting only the required files, reducing processing overhead, and improving storage management. To further enhance automation, consider scheduling the package with SQL Server Agent for periodic execution.
For more advanced SSIS file operations, explore the ZappySys SSIS PowerPack.
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