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Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server

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Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system that supports data storage, retrieval, and management

Integrating it with your application enables seamless access to advanced database functionalities for efficient data handling and operations.

Authentication

Before you begin, make sure you have the following information:

  • Connection Name: Choose a meaningful name for your connection. This name helps you identify the connection within your application or integration settings. It could be something descriptive like "My App SQLServer".

  • Database Host: The SQLServer database host's IP address or DNS.Note: For URL-based hostnames, exclude the http:// or https:// part. For example, if the hostname URL is https:/sqlserver-qa.xxxx.ap-south-1.rds.amazonaws.com, enter sqlserver-qa.xxxx.ap-south-1.rds.amazonaws.com.

  • Database Port: The port on which your SQLServer server listens for connections. Default value: 1433.

  • Database User: The authenticated user with permission to read tables in your database.

  • Database Password: The password for the database user.

  • Schema Name: This represents the schema or user namespace within the PostgreSQL database containing tables, views, and other objects.

  • Connect through SSH: Enable this option to connect to Unifyapps using an SSH tunnel instead of directly connecting to your SQLServer database host. This provides additional security to your database by not exposing your SQLServer setup to the public.

  • SSH Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the SSH server that acts as the gateway to your database. Example: ssh.example.com or 203.0.113.1

  • SSH Port: Specify the port number on which the SSH server listens. The default is usually 22, but it may differ for security reasons.

  • SSH User: Provide the username for authenticating with the SSH server. This is typically the user account on the remote server with the necessary permissions.

  • RSA Private Key: Provide the RSA private key corresponding to the public key stored on the SSH server.

  • Client Certificate: Obtain a valid client certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). This certificate authenticates your client to the database server.

  • SSL Certificate Key: This private key corresponds to your client's certificate.

  • Server Certificate: Obtain the database server's SSL certificate. This certificate verifies the server's identity to your client. Often provided by your database administrator or hosting service.

Actions

The following actions are available to create custom automations on the Unifyapps platform:

ActionDescription
Create Snapshot of TableCreates a snapshot of a table and stores it in S3.
Execute SQL statementExecutes a SQL statement in Microsoft SQL server
Insert rowInserts row into a table in Microsoft SQL server
List all databasesLists all databases in Microsoft SQL server
List tables for a schemaLists tables for a schema in Microsoft SQL server
Replicate schemaCreate/alter table schema in SQL Server
Replicate rows (Batch) Replicate batch of rows to table in SQL Server
Insert rows(Batch)Insert batch of rows in a table in SQL Server
Select rows using custom SQL (Batch)Select rows using custom SQL in SQL Server
Export query result (File)Export query result as a CSV file
Get table schemaGet table schema for SQL Server
Bulk load from an on-prem fileBulk load rows into a table in SQL server from an on-prem file
Select rowsSelect rows in a table in SQL Server
Update rows (Batch)Update batch of rows in a table in SQL Server
Update rowsUpdate rows in a table in SQL Server
Upsert rowsUpsert row in a table in SQL Server
Upsert rows (Batch)Upsert batch of rows in a table in SQL Server
Delete rows (Batch)Delete rows in a table in SQL Server
Execute stored procedure Execute stored procedure in SQL Server
Run long query using custom SQLRun long query using custom SQL in SQL Server

Triggers

The following actions are available to create custom automations on the Unifyapps platform:

TriggerDescription
New/updated rowNew/updated row in a table in SQL Server
New rowNew row in a table in SQL Server
New rows via custom SQL(Batch) New batch of rows via custom SQL in SQL Server
New/updated rows via custom SQL(Batch) New/updated batch of rows via custom SQL in SQL Server
Scheduled query (Batch) Scheduled query using custom SQL in SQL Server
New/updated rows (Batch)New/updated batch of rows in a table in SQL Server
New rows (Batch)New batch of rows in a table in SQL Server

FAQs

Can I use SELECT DISTINCT with an ORDER BY clause?

No, unless the column in the ORDER BY clause is part of the SELECT list or aggregated. For example, cities can have multiple birthdates, causing ambiguity in sorting. Use an aggregate function like MIN(birthdate)to resolve this, as shown below:

SELECT city FROM HR.Employees WHERE country = N'USA' AND region = N'WA' GROUP BY city ORDER BY MIN(birthdate);