How do I add Import/Export to SSMS 22?

Jerry Schmeer Jr 20 Reputation points

I've downloaded and added SMSS 22 to my computer but still need the Import/Export features. How do I add them easily?

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Marcin Policht 92,630 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

As far as I recall, you need to install the SQL Server Integration Services feature, because the wizard relies on these specific components. Start by opening the SQL Server Installation Center from your Start menu or by running your original SQL Server setup media. Once the wizard launches, select the installation tab and choose the option to perform a new SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.

On the Feature Selection page of the setup wizard, locate and check the box for Integration Services. You do not need to install the full database engine if you already have it - you only need this specific shared feature. Complete the wizard steps to finish the installation. This process places the necessary executable files on your system that SSMS calls when you select those tasks.

Once the installation is complete, you should be able to right-click any database in SQL Server Management Studio, navigate to Tasks, and see the Import Data and Export Data options enabled. If you prefer to launch the tool directly without opening SSMS, you can run the executable from your command prompt or the Run dialog by typing the following path.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\160\DTS\Binn\DTSWizard.exe"

If you encounter an architecture error, ensure you are using the 64-bit version of the tool located in the corresponding Program Files folder rather than the x86 directory. This usually resolves any driver mismatch issues when connecting to modern data sources.


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Marcin

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  1. Erland Sommarskog 134.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

    I'm not sure that Marcin's answer is on the mark. Maybe you need SSIS itself, but what you absolutely need is the SSIS support in SSMS. I answered a similar questions a few days ago, and here is a copy/paste of my answer:

    You need to add support for SSIS to SSMS. In the Start menu, find Visual Studio Installer. When it starts, you will see something like this:

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    Press Modify. On the page that comes up, select Individual components. You need to select SSIS and the installer will then add one of SSAS and SSRS, because there is some dependency.

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