Write data in Asana using Asana Connector in SSIS

In this section we will learn how to configure and use Asana Connector in the API Destination to write data in the Asana.

Video Tutorial - Write or lookup data to Asana using SSIS

This video covers following and more so watch carefully. After watching this video follow the steps described in this article.

• How to download SSIS PowerPack for Asana integration in SSIS
• How to configure connection for Asana
• How to Write or lookup data to Asana
• Features about SSIS API Destination
• Using Asana Connector in SSIS

How to write or lookup data to Asana in SSIS (Import data)

In upper section we learned how to read data, now in this section we will learn how to configure Asana in the API Source to Post data to the Asana.

1. Read the data from the source, being any desired source component. In example we will use ZappySys Dummy Data Source component.

2. From the SSIS Toolbox drag and drop API Destination (Predefined Templates) on the Data Flow Designer surface and connect source component with it, and double click to edit it.
   

3. Select New Connection to create a new connection:
   

   API Destination - Asana

   Read and write data related to Tasks, Projects, Workspaces, Portfolios, TimeEntries, Memberships and more.

   

4. Use a preinstalled Asana Connector from Popular Connector List or press Search Online radio button to download Asana Connector. Once downloaded simply use it in the configuration:
   

   Asana

   

5. Proceed with selecting the desired Authentication Type. Then select API Base URL (in most cases default one is the right one). Finally, fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed. You may press a link Steps to Configure which will help set certain parameters. More info is available in Authentication section.

    Token [Http]

   Steps to get Asana Credentials
   Here is how to obtain PAT (Personal Access Token). .

   1. Follow this link and click to Create new token.
   2. Once token generated copy it enter in Token field on this UI. Treat Token like a Password, keep it secure.

   Asana

   Token [Http]

   https://app.asana.com/api/1.0

   Required Parameters
   Optional Parameters
   Enter Token (Personal Access Token - PAT)	Fill in the parameter...
   Default Workspace (** Select after Token is entered **)	Fill in the parameter...
   Default Project (** Select after Token is entered **)	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryMode	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryStatusCodeList	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryCountMax	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryMultiplyWaitTime	Fill in the parameter...

   

    OAuth [OAuth]

   Steps to get Asana Credentials
   Here is how to register OAuth App.

   1. Follow this link and click to Create new app under My Apps.
   2. Give your app a name e.g. My Integration. Check one of the options | Check I Agree | Click Create app
   3. Copy Client Id and Secret. Keep it secure, we will use it later on API Connection UI.
   4. Click on the OAuth section (Under Configure) on your left. Under the Redirect URLs Click [Add redirect URL] button. Enter URL like this https://zappysys.com/oauth. Do not use any random URL otherwise it may not work.
   5. Click on the Manage distribution section (Under Test & distribute) on your left. Here you can add specific workspaces you like to access using this App. If you like to access any workspace then choose [Any workspace] option
   6. Click [Save changes] button. Might be located all the way bottom right on your screen.
   7. Now go back to connection UI and enter ClientId, Client Secret and Redirect URL (match exactly).
   8. Click Generate Token and follow the login prompts. If everything goes well you will see Refresh Token generated.
   9. Choose Default Workspace and Default Project.
   10. Click Test connection to confirm. Now you are ready to use this connection.

   Asana

   OAuth [OAuth]

   https://app.asana.com/api/1.0

   Required Parameters
   ClientId	Fill in the parameter...
   Client Secret	Fill in the parameter...
   Optional Parameters
   Permissions	Fill in the parameter...
   Redirect URL	Fill in the parameter...
   Default Workspace (** Select after Token is generated **)	Fill in the parameter...
   Default Project (** Select after Token is generated **)	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryMode	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryStatusCodeList	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryCountMax	Fill in the parameter...
   RetryMultiplyWaitTime	Fill in the parameter...

   

6. Select the desired endpoint, change/pass the properties values, and go to the Mappings tab to map the columns.

   API Destination - Asana

   Read and write data related to Tasks, Projects, Workspaces, Portfolios, TimeEntries, Memberships and more.

   

7. Finally, map the desired columns:

   API Destination - Asana

   Read and write data related to Tasks, Projects, Workspaces, Portfolios, TimeEntries, Memberships and more.

   

8. That's it; we successfully configured the POST API Call. In a few clicks we configured the Asana API call using ZappySys Asana Connector