How to Export Data to the .CSV File Using SQL Server Stored Procedure?

Exporting data from SQL Server to a CSV file is a common task when handling large datasets or sharing data with other applications. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) provides a straightforward way to export tables using its Import and Export Wizard. In this article, we will see, the process of exporting Data to the .CSV file using the SQL Server Stored Procedure.

Step to Export Data to the .CSV File Using SQL Server Stored Procedure

Step 1. In SQL Server Management Studio, interface with a data set we need to export a table from.

Step 2. Right-click the database and navigate to Tasks and then Export Data.

Step 3. In the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard window, click Next.

Step 4. Customize the data in the Choose a Data Source window: 

• Select SQL Server Local Client 11.0 from the Data Source drop-down menu.
  
• By default, the Server name and Data base fields contain appropriate data.
  
• Select a necessary mode in the Authentication block.
  
• After you have changed the information, the window will look as shown below.      
                                                                                                          
• Then click Next.

Step 5. Modify the data in the Choose a Destination window: 

• Select Flat File Destination from the Destination drop-down menu.
  
• Enter the file name in the File Name field. To choose the file destination path, click Browse, select the path, and make the .csv file and click Next.

Step 6. Select a required choice in the Specify Table Copy or Query window and click Next.

Step 7. Select the table you need to export from the Source table or view drop-down menu from Configure Flat File Destination window and click Next.

Step 8. In the Save and Run Package window, click Next.

Step 9. Peruse the information in the Complete the Wizard window and click Finish.                                                                                                         

Step 10. After the export has gotten done, there will be the report. To save the report, you can click Report and select the ideal choice.

Step 11. At last, click Close.

Conclusion

Exporting data to CSV format using SQL Server Management Studio is a simple process that can be accomplished in a few steps. By following the outlined procedure, users can easily export their tables and datasets for reporting, data analysis, or external use. This method is particularly useful for sharing data in a universally accepted format like CSV, making data exchange efficient.