Build Data Flows from Gong to SQL Server using SSIS

Using SQL Server as a backup for critical business data provides an essential safety net against loss. Backing up data to SQL Server enables business users to more easily connect that data with features like reporting, analytics, and more.

This example demonstrates how to use the CData SSIS Tasks for Gong inside of a SQL Server SSIS workflow to transfer Gong data into a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Add the Components

To get started, add a new Gong source and SQL Server ADO.NET destination to a new data flow task.

Create a New Connection Manager

Follow the steps below to save Gong connection properties in a connection manager.

1. In the Connection Manager window, right-click and then click New Connection. The Add SSIS Connection Manager dialog is displayed.
2. In the Connection Manager type menu, select API. The CData Gong Connection Manager is displayed.
3. Configure connection properties.

   To authenticate to Gong, you can use API Key authentication with your Gong API Key and API Secret.

   Authentication

   To authenticate to Gong, you must provide your Gong API Key and API Secret, along with your tenant Domain. These credentials are combined and Base64-encoded to form the Basic authentication header used for all API requests.

   Using API Key Authentication

   To authenticate using an API Key, you need to obtain your API Key and API Secret from your Gong account settings.

   You can then connect by setting the AuthScheme to APIKey and providing your credentials:

   • AuthScheme: Set this to APIKey.
   • APIKey: Set this to your Gong API Key.
   • APISecret: Set this to your Gong API Secret.
   • Domain: Set this to your Gong tenant domain (e.g., us-36533.api.gong.io).

   Example connection string

   Profile=C:\profiles\Gong.apip;AuthScheme=APIKey;ProfileSettings='APIKey=your_api_key;APISecret=your_api_secret;Domain=your-tenant.api.gong.io';
   

   👁 Configuring a connection (Salesforce is shown).
   

Configure the Gong Source

Follow the steps below to specify the query to be used to extract Gong data.

1. Double-click the Gong source to open the source component editor.
2. In the Connection Manager menu, select the connection manager previously created.
3. Specify the query to use for the data extraction. For example:

   SELECT , FROM AnsweredScorecards WHERE = ''
   

   👁 The SQL query to retrieve records. (Salesforce is shown.)
   
4. Close the Gong Source control and connect it to the ADO.NET Destination.

Configure the SQL Server Destination

Follow the steps below to specify the SQL server table to load the Gong data into.

1. Open the ADO.NET Destination and add a New Connection. Enter your server and database information here.
2. In the Data access mode menu, select "table or view".
3. In the Table Or View menu, select the table or view to populate.
4. Configure any properties you wish to on the Mappings screen. 👁 The mappings from the SSIS source component to SQL Server. (Salesforce is shown.)
   

Run the Project

You can now run the project. After the SSIS Task has finished executing, your database will be populated with Gong data.