Delete multiple issues by JQL

Deletes every issue that matches a JQL expression. Add a WHERE condition (e.g. Where 1=1) so the connector uses the lookup path, then supply the JQL in WITH (jql='...'). Use with care; all matching issues are removed.

Standard SQL query example

This is the base query accepted by the connector. To execute it in SQL Server, you have to pass it to the Data Gateway via a Linked Server. See how to accomplish this using the examples below.

DELETE FROM Issues
Where 1=1
WITH (jql='status=done' , ContinueOn404Error=0)
--WITH (jql='key in(10001, 10002, 10003)' , ContinueOn404Error=0)
--WITH (jql='key in(CS-1, CS-2, CS-3)', ContinueOn404Error=0)

Using OPENQUERY in SQL Server

SELECT * FROM OPENQUERY([LS_TO_JIRA_IN_GATEWAY], 'DELETE FROM Issues
Where 1=1
WITH (jql=''status=done'' , ContinueOn404Error=0)
--WITH (jql=''key in(10001, 10002, 10003)'' , ContinueOn404Error=0)
--WITH (jql=''key in(CS-1, CS-2, CS-3)'', ContinueOn404Error=0)')

Using EXEC in SQL Server (handling larger SQL text)

The major drawback of OPENQUERY is its inability to incorporate variables within SQL statements. This often leads to the use of cumbersome dynamic SQL (with numerous ticks and escape characters).

Fortunately, starting with SQL 2005 and onwards, you can utilize the EXEC (your_sql) AT [LS_TO_JIRA_IN_GATEWAY] syntax.

DECLARE @MyQuery NVARCHAR(MAX) = 'DELETE FROM Issues
Where 1=1
WITH (jql=''status=done'' , ContinueOn404Error=0)
--WITH (jql=''key in(10001, 10002, 10003)'' , ContinueOn404Error=0)
--WITH (jql=''key in(CS-1, CS-2, CS-3)'', ContinueOn404Error=0)'
EXEC (@MyQuery) AT [LS_TO_JIRA_IN_GATEWAY]