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Oracle: Automatic import of data into table
I am wondering if there is a way to automatically import data from a csv file into a table based on a schedule
in a directory on the same system that oracle is installed on, csv files will be dropped on a daily basis based on tablename and date
so /home/oracle/import may have a new file dropped in everyday
called
import080812.csv for august 8th
import080912.csv for august 9th
import081012.csv for august 10th
these files conform with the data structure and i never have a problem importing these manually.
how can i go about not having to do this manually, i just want them imported in automatically every day at 12pm
in a directory on the same system that oracle is installed on, csv files will be dropped on a daily basis based on tablename and date
so /home/oracle/import may have a new file dropped in everyday
called
import080812.csv for august 8th
import080912.csv for august 9th
import081012.csv for august 10th
these files conform with the data structure and i never have a problem importing these manually.
how can i go about not having to do this manually, i just want them imported in automatically every day at 12pm
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Agree with slobaray.
sqlloader is just a external table with an extra step
if you already have a script available that uses sqlloader then by all means reuse it.
If you have to construct a control file and a script to invoke it, just use an external table. Same syntax, but no need for anything external to the database except the csv files themselves
if you already have a script available that uses sqlloader then by all means reuse it.
If you have to construct a control file and a script to invoke it, just use an external table. Same syntax, but no need for anything external to the database except the csv files themselves
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I too agree with sdstuber suggestion.
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i am going to try sdstuber and slightwv suggestions and go with what ever ends up being the best solution for my environment
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revisiting this question after a couple of months because this has become my number one priority with a project i am currently working on..
sdstuber, can you point me towards some documentation on your method / examples / or elaborate a bit more please?
sdstuber, can you point me towards some documentation on your method / examples / or elaborate a bit more please?
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