Importing CSV Files Into SQL Server – Step by Step Tutorial

This article provides step by step instructions for importing CSV using Alteryx to SQL database.

Importing CSV Files Into SQL Server – Step by Step Tutorial

This article provides step by step instructions for importing CSV using Alteryx to SQL database.

Importing data from excel spreadsheet into an sql database:

  1. Open the Excel spreadsheet with data you want to import and select “Save As” from the File menu.
  2. In the “Save as type” dropdown, select “CSV (Comma delimited)” or “Tab delimited”.
  3. Select a location to save your file and click Save.
  4. Open SQL Server Management Studio, right-click on Databases, point to New Database and then click on Blank Database.
  5. Enter a name for the file
  6. Right-click on the new database, point to Tasks and then click on New Query.
  7. In the text box, type: CREATE DATABASE IF NOT EXISTS mydb;
  8. Click on OK to exit edit mode. .
  9. Right-click on the new database, point to Tasks and then click on New Query to run the CREATE DATABASE statement.
  10.  Right-click on the new database again and click on New Query.
  11.  In the text box, type: USE mydb;
  12. Click OK to exit edit mode.
Step by Step Guide for Importing Data From Excel Spreadsheet Into An SQL Database With Alteryx

In this tutorial, you will learn how to import data from Excel Spreadsheet into an SQL Database with Alteryx.

First, you need to open up Alteryx and create a new project.

Then, click on the “Connect” button in the top-right corner of the screen and select “Connect to Database”.

Next, enter your database name and click on “Test Connection”. If the connection is successful, then you’ll see a green check mark next to your database’s name. Then, go back to your Excel spreadsheet and copy all of the data in it. Click on “Import Data” at the top left of your screen in Alteryx and select “From Excel Spreadsheet”. Click on “Browse” next to File Name field and select the file you just copied, then click on “Import”.If everything goes well and there are no errors, you’ll be able to see the results of your import.