i have a very simple excel file that i need to import into a table in sql server 2008.
one of the fields is a bit complex and i dont think it can be saved effectively to a csv, since it sometimes has comas and single quotes in it. it screwed up the formatting when i save to a csv. so i would like to try to import directly from the xls file.
does anyone know how to import from xls to sql server ?
For Express, run C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\DTS\Binn\DTSWizard.exe
try using the sql server management studio
right click in your database -> Tasks -> Import Data..
check this link for more info
How to: Run the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard
SQL Server has an import wizard that works with .xls files.
The import wizard generates an SSIS package for you. If you want more control, you can create the SSIS package yourself in Visual Studio.
SQL Server Integration Services for the win. Check this out!