How to read data from ElasticSearch in SSIS (Export data)

In this section we will learn how to configure and use ElasticSearch Connector in API Source to extract data from ElasticSearch.

1. Begin with opening Visual Studio and Create a New Project.

2. Select Integration Service Project and in new project window set the appropriate name and location for project. And click OK.

3. In the new SSIS project screen you will find the following:

   1. SSIS ToolBox on left side bar
   2. Solution Explorer and Property Window on right bar
   3. Control flow, data flow, event Handlers, Package Explorer in tab windows
   4. Connection Manager Window in the bottom
   
   Note: If you don't see ZappySys SSIS PowerPack Task or Components in SSIS Toolbox, please refer to this help link.

4. Now, Drag and Drop SSIS Data Flow Task from SSIS Toolbox. Double click on the Data Flow Task to see Data Flow designer.
   

5. From the SSIS toolbox drag and API Source (Predefined Templates) on the data flow designer surface, and double click on it to edit it:
   

6. Select New Connection to create a new connection:
   

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

   ElasticSearch

   

8. 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.

    Basic Authentication (UserId/Password) [Http]

   ElasticSearch

   Basic Authentication (UserId/Password) [Http]

   http://localhost:9200

   Required Parameters
   Optional Parameters
   UserName	Fill in the parameter...
   Password	Fill in the parameter...
   IgnoreSSLCertificateErrors	Fill in the parameter...

   

    Windows Authentication (No Password) [Http]

   ElasticSearch

   Windows Authentication (No Password) [Http]

   http://localhost:9200

   Required Parameters
   Optional Parameters
   IgnoreSSLCertificateErrors	Fill in the parameter...

   

9. Select the desired endpoint, change/pass the properties values, and click on Preview Data button to make the API call.

   API Source - ElasticSearch

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10. That's it! We are done! Just in a few clicks we configured the call to ElasticSearch using ElasticSearch Connector.

    You can load the source data into your desired destination using the Upsert Destination, which supports SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift. We also offer other destinations such as CSV, Excel, Azure Table, Salesforce, and more. You can check out our SSIS PowerPack Tasks and components for more options. (*loaded in Trash Destination)