Read data from ServiceNow in SSIS (Export data)
In this section we will learn how to configure and use ServiceNow Connector in API Source to extract data from ServiceNow.
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Begin with opening Visual Studio and Create a New Project.
Select Integration Service Project and in new project window set the appropriate name and location for project. And click OK.
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In the new SSIS project screen you will find the following:
- SSIS ToolBox on left side bar
- Solution Explorer and Property Window on right bar
- Control flow, data flow, event Handlers, Package Explorer in tab windows
- 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. -
Now, Drag and Drop SSIS Data Flow Task from SSIS Toolbox. Double click on the Data Flow Task to see Data Flow designer.
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From the SSIS toolbox drag and API Source (Predefined Templates) on the data flow designer surface, and double click on it to edit it:
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Select New Connection to create a new connection:
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Use a preinstalled ServiceNow Connector from Popular Connector List or press Search Online radio button to download ServiceNow Connector. Once downloaded simply use it in the configuration:
ServiceNow
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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.
Authenticate using ServiceNow instance username and password
Steps how to get and use ServiceNow credentials
To get your Instance name, Username and Password:
- Log in into your ServiceNow and go to https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do.
- Click on your profile icon.
- Select your instance.
- Click on "Manage instance password" or similar link.
- In the opened page you should see Instance name, Username and Password.