Is it possible to somehow use a .bat file to script the schema and/or content of a SQL Server database?
I can do this via the wizard, but would like to streamline the creation of this file for source control purposes.
I would like to avoid the use of 3rd party tools, just limiting myself to the tools that come with SQL Server.
There is a free tool called SubCommander that is a part of the open source SubSonic software. I have successfully used this tool myself to create both schema and data "dumps" each night.
You can script out your schema and
data (and then version it in your
favorite source control system) using
SubCommander. Simply use the command
"version" and tell SubCommander where
to put the data:
sonic.exe version /out Scripts
This will output a script file (.sql)
to the local scripts directory of your
project
You can also try using the Microsoft SQL Server Database Publishing wizard, although i am not sure that you can use it in a bat file.
Related
My goal is to script out a database with data like you used to with the sql publishing tool that older versions of SQL Server had
I am using SQL Server Express 2017, and I know how to perform this task manually by right clicking on the database->tasks->generate scripts
Is there a .exe being called here, in older versions of SQL Server this would call sqlpubwiz.exe, and you could call this .exe from a cli, and put into a batch file. I am looking to replace this behavior. Can someone let me know the exe that is being called, and let me know how to script against it.
you can use SQL Dumper, easiest way to export the script data (with Insert query)
for more information :
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/917825/use-the-sqldumper-exe-utility-to-generate-a-dump-file-in-sql-server
to download the utility
https://download.cnet.com/SQL-Dumper/3000-10254_4-10514574.html
I tried to generate the script by query because I want create easily and same settings. I checked MSdoc but there is no method.
I use SSMS v17.6, SQLServer2016(SP2) on WindowsServer2012 R2 Standard.
By the GUI, DB right click=>Task=>generate scripts=>select database objects and set some settings.
I want to generate by query.
You can follow below steps to automate the creation of a database.
First export the database as a dapac using Export Data Tier Application
Install SQLPackage.exe in the environment where you are planning to carry out the deployment. You can download sqlpackage.exe download path . It will be used to automate the generation of scripts from DACPAC.
Once you have the DACPAC of the database, you can publish the same to any environment. The caveat is, Sqlpackage.exe generates incremental script, comparing against the target datatbase. If you want complete CREATE script, then you can point against any empty database or system database like master to generate incremental CREATE scripts(here it will be complete database script, as target is empty database). The generated script will be present in the output path (here, it is C:\temp)
Note: we are setting parameter (DropObjectsNotInSource to false), to avoid generation of drop objects of the target database, which are
missing in source DACPAC.
"<Path>\SqlPackage.exe"
/Action:script
/SourceFile:“<Path>\Database.dacpac”
/TargetDatabaseName:master
/TargetServerName:"localhost"
/OutputPath:C:\temp
/p:DropObjectsNotInSource:false
UPDATE
I see that, now there is a tool mssql-scripter(currently in preview) to carry out the same activity of Generate Scripts wizard of SQL Server Management Studio. You can see about the tool here: https://github.com/Microsoft/mssql-scripter
I am working on a Windows Server 2012 64-bit. I want to be able to import data from a .dbf file into a SQL Server table. I used the import wizard and it worked correctly. However, I have SQL Server Express and can't schedule this insertion.
Is there another way to schedule the insertion of the .dbf data to the SQL Server tables, without the use of the SSIS package loader?
Update
I ended up using Python and writing a script to import from XML. However, I believe the answer by #Oleg was the most accurate, given the circumstances.
Thank you all!
You can also use DBF Commander Pro for this task:
Create command line for your insertion - choose 'File -> Export to DBMS'. Specify transfer options in the window appears, then copy the command line from the bottom of the window:
Create text .BAT file and insert the copied command line, e.g.:
"c:\Program Files\DBFCommander\DBFCommander.exe" -edb "D:\Data\customer.dbf" customer_table "Provider=SQLOLEDB.1;User ID=user1;Initial Catalog=test_db;Data Source=test_server"
Make a schedule using Windows Scheduler that will execute this .BAT file.
Additional info that may be useful for you:
Using DBF in batch mode
Export DBF file to SQL database
I suggest you the next approach:
Create C# script which will use the OleDbConnection (to fetch) and SqlConnection (to upload) objects to import data from the .DBF file to SQL Server database table.
By using LinqPad, LinqPad command-line utility (lprun.exe) and windows Scheduled Task service automate the execution of the mentioned script file
Useful links:
How to get data from DBF file using C#
How to load data into datadase using C#
About LINQPad command-line utility
Another way is create a SQL linked server an ODBC that is pointing at the DBF. Use Windows scheduler to call SQLCMD.EXE to run some SQL to copy the data in.
I am using the SQL Server Import/Export Wizard to import data from an Excel file into a table. I will need to do this exact import many times so I selected the option "Save SSIS Package."
I tried saving to SQL Server and I tried saving to File System.
Either way, I cannot figure out how to use the package in SQL Server. I read that I need to use Agent Job Task to do it but I cannot find that anywhere in the SQL Server program.
I also looked for Integrated Services in SQL Server and I found an icon that doesn't seem to do anything.
How do I go from having a .dtsx somewhere on my computer to executing the import (in a query preferably) without having to go through the whole wizard process again and again?
Thank you
The Import/Export Wizard creates a file called .DTSX. This is your SSIS package. An SSIS package is a text file filled with a bunch of XML. Contrast this with something that ends in .EXE/.COM which is an executable that any windows machine will be able to run.
We need something to consume that .dtsx file and perform the ETL operations described therein. There are three options open to you: dtexec.exe, dtexecui.exe, and custom .NET code. dtexecui is just a graphical wrapper to the command line so really, your choices for running packages are the prebuilt command line utility or custom code. Running a package via dtexec can be as simple as dtexec.exe /file C:\MyPackage.dtsx
Since you want to run this from the context of SSMS, then you'll need to either Create a SQL Agent Job or create a stored procedure that calls dtexec. Since you're new to the whole business, the Job will provide the lowest barrier of entry.
In your SSMS, connect to an instance and navigate to the bottom. You should see "SQL Server Agent" Expand that node and Right-Click on "Jobs" and choose New Job. In the Steps tab, click New.... Change the Type to "SQL Server Integration Services Package"
Pick your source (file system or SQL Server) Fill out the server name or where the package lives and you should be good to go.
One very important thing you will need to know is that Excel drivers are only going to work in 32 bit mode. This means you will need to use the dtexec.exe that exists at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\XXX\DTS\Binn\dtexec.exe To get that behaviour from the SQL Agent job, then you will need to add the /X86 option to the command line like
The x86 flag only works for SQL Agent job calls. From the command line, you must use the correct version of dtexec.exe
I'm converting web application written in ASP into PHP that will be using MySQL. I have a SQL Server database with two files (.MDF and .LDF) I want to convert into CSV file but I am having trouble finding the right tool to do the job. I found that some people are suggesting SQL Server Express. I tried it but couldn't figure out how to load database from file and use it. I also tried to use opendbcopy but when trying to open a file it doesn't show it in the file pane.
If you install SQL Server Express, you can load the image file using the Attach Database functionality in the SQL Server Management Studio (the management UI).
Then you can view and work with the database directly from Management Studio, where you can export the file to CSV by right-clicking the database name and selecting Tasks->Export Data.
There's an online service called RebaseData that can do the job. You just need to upload your .MDF file and it gets converted to a .ZIP archive. The .ZIP archive will contain several .CSV files, one for each table of the database.
Link to the converter
Disclaimer: I'm working for that service.
connect database to visual studio and write query to display all data from the table you want and then right click and select all and again right click and save it .
Its done !