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

Add the Components

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

Create a New Connection Manager

Follow the steps below to save SAP SuccessFactors LMS 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 SAPSuccessFactorsLMS. The CData SAP SuccessFactors LMS Connection Manager is displayed.
3. Configure connection properties.

   SAP SuccessFactors LMS uses OAuth authentication. Before connecting, you must configure an OAuth application tied to your SAP SuccessFactors LMS account.

   To establish a connection, set the following properties:

   • User: Your SAP SuccessFactors LMS username.
   • CompanyId: Your SAP SuccessFactors company identifier.
   • Url: The SAP SuccessFactors API URL (e.g., https://api4.successfactors.com).
   • OAuthClientId: The client Id assigned when you registered your custom OAuth application.
   • OAuthClientSecret: The client secret assigned when you registered your custom OAuth application.

   See the Getting Started chapter of the help documentation for a guide to creating a custom OAuth app and using OAuth.

   👁 Configuring a connection (Salesforce is shown).
   

Configure the SAP SuccessFactors LMS Source

Follow the steps below to specify the query to be used to extract SAP SuccessFactors LMS data.

1. Double-click the SAP SuccessFactors LMS 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 ItemID, ItemTitle FROM [Admin].[Search_Service].[Items] WHERE Active = true
   

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