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

Add the Components

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

Create a New Connection Manager

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

   Using API Key Authentication

   Short.io uses API Key authentication. To obtain your API key:

   1. Log in to your Short.io account
   2. Navigate to Settings > Integrations & API > API
   3. Click Create API Key and copy your API key

   After obtaining the API key, you are ready to connect:

   • AuthScheme: Set this to APIKey.
   • APIKey: Set this to your Short.io API key obtained from Settings > Integrations & API > API.

   Example connection string:

   Profile=C:\profiles\ShortIo.apip;AuthScheme=APIKey;ProfileSettings='APIKey=your_api_key';
   

   Available Tables

   The Short.io profile provides access to the following tables:

   • Domains - Short.io domains associated with the authenticated account
   • Links - Short links for a domain
   • LinkExpand - Expand a short link by domain and path
   • LinksByOriginalUrl - Retrieve multiple short links matching a given original destination URL
   • Folders - Link folders within a specific domain
   • LinkPermissions - Permission records for a specific link within a domain
   • CountryTargeting - Country-based redirect targeting rules for a specific short link
   • RegionTargeting - Region-based redirect targeting rules for a specific short link
   • Regions - List of available regions/states for a given country code
   • DomainStatistics - Aggregated click and traffic statistics for a Short.io domain
   • LinkStatistics - Aggregated click and traffic statistics for a specific Short.io link
   👁 Configuring a connection (Salesforce is shown).
   

Configure the Short.io Source

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

1. Double-click the Short.io 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 Domains WHERE = ''
   

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