Download, unzip and dump the data from a file in FTP share to a table?

  • Hi buds,

    I have an upcoming task with as always tight deadlines. Just to save time and not to reinvent the wheel, I would like to know if any of you have faced the same and have any guidance on this.

    Initial setup:

    A table with full dump of the data is created in a database.

    Requirement:

    Download a text/csv file which contains the delta from previous day full share from FTP share to a local drive on a daily basis.

    Unzip the file.

    Compare the delta to the already existing data in the table using a primary key column.

    If there is a match update the row else insert the new row.

    I am sure this needs to be handled by a job. But not sure how to proceed.

    Thanks for all your help in advance!

  • I'd take a look at SSIS (MS Sql Server Intergration Services). With a script task for the zip/unzip of files, you should be able to easily automate your requirement.

    Try http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms169917.aspx as a starting point!

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