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

Add the Components

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

Create a New Connection Manager

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

   Using API Key Authentication

   To obtain an API key, sign up for a free account at https://openweathermap.org/api and navigate to the API keys section of your dashboard. Copy your API key for use in the connection configuration.

   After setting the following connection properties, you are ready to connect:

   • AuthScheme: Set this to APIKey.
   • APIKey: Set this to your OpenWeatherMap API key.
   👁 Configuring a connection (Salesforce is shown).
   

Configure the OpenWeatherMap Source

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

1. Double-click the OpenWeatherMap 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 AccumulatedPrecipitation WHERE Latitude = '40.7128'
   

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