I’m looking for advice on how to transfer data directly from my SQL Server 2016 database to AirTable using a REST API. I have a table named ScoreBoard with columns as follows:
I previously managed to post data to AirTable using curl outside of SQL Server. Now, I need to do this directly from SQL Server, but I’m unsure about the approach. What steps or built-in methods should I consider to execute this API post? Any examples or tips on dealing with authentication and formatting the JSON payload in SQL would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
As someone who’s tackled similar integration challenges, I’d suggest exploring CLR integration in SQL Server. It allows you to write custom .NET code that can be executed within SQL Server, giving you more flexibility for API interactions.
I’ve used this approach successfully for similar tasks. You’d write a C# class with methods to handle the HTTP requests, JSON serialization, and authentication. Then, register this as a SQL CLR assembly and create wrapper stored procedures to call your .NET methods.
This method gives you full control over the HTTP client, allowing you to handle complex authentication scenarios and easily format your JSON payload. It’s more maintainable than using sp_OACreate and offers better performance.
Remember to consider security implications and ensure your CLR code is thoroughly tested before deployment. Also, keep an eye on rate limits if you’re making frequent API calls to AirTable.
Direct integration from SQL Server to AirTable using a REST API is possible when leveraging SQL Server’s built-in capabilities. You can use the sys.sp_OACreate and sys.sp_OAMethod stored procedures to perform HTTP requests. Construct your JSON payload with SQL’s FOR JSON clause and include the necessary authentication headers. Begin by creating a stored procedure to build the payload from the ScoreBoard table, then instantiate an HTTP object, set the headers, and send your JSON data with the POST request. Finally, handle responses and errors appropriately. Note that enabling Ole Automation Procedures is required and proper data sanitization is essential.
hey, have u thought about ssis? it’s great for etl; you can create a package that pulls from sql and pushes to airtable via api. u might need small custom scripting for auth and json formatting. give it a try!