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Transferring data from a local database to a hosted database
This guide is to help with transferring data between a local instance of MS SQL 2005 or 2008 to a
database on one of our Shared or Dedicated MS SQL Servers. It is assumed that there is a shared
database created, a local database and general computing experience.
It is preferable for the task to be performed by the Database Administrator or Developer (at the very
least you will need to be familiar with the database structure and logins).
Please note the details used below are just examples please use your own connection details.
Opening SQL Server Management Server (SSMS)
Open SSMS from the start menu or go to Start > Run and type ‘sqlwb’ (2005) or ‘ssms’ (2008)
Connect to your local database server
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Open the Import and Export Wizard
Right click on the database and select Tasks then Export Data...
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The Import and Export Wizard
The import/export wizard is then displayed, click Next on the opening screen
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Choose a data Source
Select the local database as the Data source and click Next.
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Choose a Destination
Select the Destination Database.
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Select SQL Native Client
Enter the database server name and port supplied in the created database job
Enter the admin user and password
Click on refresh
Select the database
Click on Next
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Specify Table Copy or Query
Chose between:
• Copy data from one or more tables or views
• Write a query to specify the data to transfer
In this example the Copy data from one or more tables or views will be used. You will need to be
proficient in SQL to be able to take advantage of the more advanced transfer options available when
you write the query yourself.
Select this and click Next.
Select Source Tables and Views
Check the top check box to select all tables
The mapping can be viewed or edited by clicking on Edit Mapping...
Click Next
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Run and Save package
You can choose to run this package immediately or save it to run at a later date, you need to run it a
number of times to refresh the data.
Click Next
The next page will be a summary of all actions that will be executed, click Finish to run the SSIS
package.
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Running the SSIS package
This page will show the progress of the SSIS package, any errors and a summary when completed.
This completes the process. If you have doubts about the process or the successful completion
please log onto the shared database and ensure the tables have been updated successfully. If you
have any further question please log a job with as much detail as possible or feel free to call our 24
hour support line.
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