Build Data Flows from Nuclia 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 Nuclia inside of a SQL Server SSIS workflow to transfer Nuclia data into a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Add the Components

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

Create a New Connection Manager

Follow the steps below to save Nuclia 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 Nuclia Connection Manager is displayed.
3. Configure connection properties.

   Using API Key Authentication

   Nuclia uses API key authentication for accessing Knowledge Box data. To obtain an API key:

   1. Log in to the Nuclia Cloud Dashboard at https://nuclia.cloud
   2. Navigate to your Knowledge Box settings
   3. Go to the Service Accounts section
   4. Create a new service account or copy an existing API key

   After obtaining your API key, set the following connection properties:

   • AuthScheme: Set this to APIKey.
   • APIKey: Set this to your Nuclia service account API key.
   • KbId: Set this to your Knowledge Box UUID.
   • Zone: Set this to your Nuclia deployment zone (e.g., aws-us-east-2-1).

   Example Connection String

   Profile=C:\profiles\Nuclia.apip;AuthScheme=APIKey;APIKey=your_service_account_key;KbId=your_kb_uuid;Zone=aws-us-east-2-1;
   

   Connecting to Nuclia

   Once the authentication is configured, you can connect to Nuclia and query data from any of the available tables such as Resources, KnowledgeBox, LabelSets, and ProcessingStatus.

   👁 Configuring a connection (Salesforce is shown).
   

Configure the Nuclia Source

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

1. Double-click the Nuclia 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 KnowledgeBox WHERE = ''
   

   👁 The SQL query to retrieve records. (Salesforce is shown.)
   
4. Close the Nuclia 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 Nuclia 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 Nuclia data.