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The SQL Server Target Connector enables you to stream data from Popsink directly into a SQL Server database. This connector is ideal for scenarios where you need to store and manage relational data in a SQL Server environment. It supports various data formats and allows for real-time updates to SQL Server tables. By configuring this connector, you can ensure that your SQL Server database is continuously synchronized with data from Popsink, facilitating data integration, reporting, and analysis. It’s particularly valuable for applications that rely on structured data and require robust querying capabilities provided by SQL Server.

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🗃️ SQL Server Target Connection Setup Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to configure a SQL Server as a target connection in Popsink, allowing you to stream and load processed data into your Microsoft SQL Server instance.

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✅ Prerequisites

Before configuring the target, ensure you have the following:
  • A running Microsoft SQL Server instance (on-premise or cloud-hosted)
  • A user account with CREATE TABLE, INSERT and UPDATE privileges on the target database
  • Network access from Popsink to the SQL Server host (ensure firewall & security group rules allow inbound traffic)

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🔌 Connection Parameters

When setting up the target in Popsink, you’ll need to provide the following:
ParameterDescription
HostThe IP address or DNS name of your SQL Server (e.g., sql.mycompany.com)
PortThe port number used by SQL Server (default: 1433)
DatabaseName of the target database where data will be written
UsernameSQL Server login with appropriate privileges
PasswordPassword for the specified username

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🏗️ Setting Up the Connection in Popsink

  1. Navigate to Targets In the Popsink dashboard, go to Connections > Targets > Add New Target.
  2. Choose SQL Server Select Microsoft SQL Server from the list of target types.
  3. Enter Connection Details Fill in the form using the connection parameters listed above.
  4. Test Connection Click Test Connection to verify that Popsink can reach your SQL Server.
  5. Save Once validated, click Save. You can now use this target in your pipelines.

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🧩 Table & Schema Considerations

  • Popsink supports automatic table creation.
  • Source data models must have primary keys if upserts are enabled.

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🔐 Security Notes

  • Ensure the SQL Server user has least privilege access needed to insert and update data only in the required schema/tables.
  • For cloud-hosted SQL Server (e.g., Azure SQL Database), ensure Popsink IPs are whitelisted.

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

IssueSuggested Resolution
Cannot connect to hostVerify firewall rules, DNS resolution, and network reachability
Login failed for userConfirm username/password and SQL Server authentication mode