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AustraliaDBA
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Posted - 2011-04-28 : 00:08:50
Hi all,
i am trying to import data from csv file to a table in sql server. my problem is i can't specify the remote location for source file. if i copy th efile on the local drive where i have BIDS installed it works fine. please advice because business don't want to copy the files locally also they want to schedule to run the package. any suggestions
thanks

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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2011-04-28 : 12:34:09
Use a UNC path.

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