MSSQL

Overview

MSSQL is the connector type for Microsoft SQL Server data sources. In the repository seed data it is stored as MSSQL with ConnectorTypeID = 1, the description Microsoft SQL Server, OLE DB behavior enabled, and the Azure source type SqlServer.

Function

Use the MSSQL connector type when a connector should read from a SQL Server database through an OLE DB connection string.

When MSSQL is selected in the Connector detail page, AnalyticsCreator shows the standard connection-string editor, the Template action, and the Test connection action. The template inserts a SQL Server OLE DB connection string with server and database placeholders.

The provider in the template is resolved from the configured or installed SQL Server OLE DB provider. The default parameter is MSOLEDBSQL, and the application can also use SQLNCLI11 or SQLNCLI10 when those providers are available.

Access

MSSQL connector type configuration is opened through the common connector editor. The connector type itself is selected in the Connector type field.

How to access

Navigation tree

Data warehouse -> Connectors -> Add connector, or Data warehouse -> Connectors -> CONNECTOR -> Edit connector

Toolbar

Sources -> New connector -> Add, or Sources -> List -> Connectors

Diagram

Not direct. Edit an MSSQL connector from the Connectors list or connector node.

Visual element

Connector detail page, Connectors list, and Connectors navigation-tree node.

Screen overview

The Connector detail page contains the following visible fields and actions when the MSSQL connector type is selected.

ID Property Description
1You can use #ENCRYPTED_STRING# alias instead of plain-text passwords. You can add encrypted string using Options->Encrypted stringsHelp text shown at the top of the Connector page. The connection-string context menu can insert an encrypted-string alias.
2Connector nameConnector name. Saving requires a non-empty value.
3Connector typeSelect MSSQL.
4Azure source typeStores the Azure source type associated with the connector. The seeded MSSQL connector type uses SqlServer.
5Do not store connection string in CFG.SSIS__ConfigurationsControls whether the connector connection string is excluded from SSIS configuration storage.
6Connection stringOLE DB connection string for the SQL Server database.
7TemplateInserts PROVIDER={provider};Data Source=[SERVER];Initial Catalog=[DATABASE];Integrated Security=SSPI;, where {provider} is the configured SQL Server OLE DB provider.
8Test connectionDecrypts encrypted-string aliases if used, opens the connection through OLE DB, and shows a success message when the connection opens.
9SaveSaves the connector, detects the SQL Server quoted identifier from the OLE DB provider when a connection string is present, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the saved connector page.
10CancelReturns to the previous page. If there are unsaved changes, AnalyticsCreator asks whether to save or cancel the navigation.

List behavior

  • The Connectors list filters by connector name, connector type id, connection string, locale, code page, or format.
  • The list grid shows ConnectorName, ConnectorType, and ConnectionString.
  • Double-clicking a connector opens it in the Connector detail page.
  • New opens a new Connector detail page. Delete removes the selected connector after confirmation.

Connector actions

  • The Connectors branch provides Refresh, List connectors, Add connector, Import connector from file, and Import connector from cloud.
  • A selected connector provides Set diagram filter, Add to diagram filter, Edit connector, Delete connector, DWH Wizard, Refresh used sources, Refresh all sources, Export connector to file, and Export connector to cloud.
  • The MSSQL connector type is displayed with the SQL database connector icon when connector nodes are rendered.

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