How to Export Data from Table to CSV File in SQL Server?

Summary: Are you looking for a trusted and workable method to export data from table to CSV file in SQL Server? If Yes, then stay connected with the post. Here, we will discuss two different methods for the same. One is SQL Server Management Studio, and another is a direct way of SQL Database Recovery.

SQL Server is a relational database management system by the tech giant Microsoft. SQL Server is designed and developed to store and manage the data or information. It is developed with advanced technology that supports analytics operations, transaction processing, and business intelligence operations. Nowadays, users switch to using SQL Server to improve business productivity and increase the security of the data & information stored on SQL Server. There are some conditions or needs when a user looks for a well-established and reliable method to export data from table to CSV file in SQL Server.

However, we all know that SQL Server is an intelligent and secure application to manage data and information. Thus, it requires an expert to operate or run the application and ensure its workability around the clock. Well, today in the post, we will discuss the method that helps users of export SQL Server tables in CSV formats.

User’s Query: Please help, How to export data from table to CSV in SQL Server. Being a new user of SQL Server, I can’t find the way or tricks to execute the process. Can anyone help me to export the same by a workable procedure? I am looking for the solution from the previous month, and the solutions found within one month are distracting and patchy steps. I will highly appreciate your help!

Methods to Export SQL Server Tables to CSV File Formats

• Export data from Table Using SQL Server Management Studio
• Direct Utility to Export Data from Table to CSV File Format

#1. Export data from Table Using SQL Server Management Studio

Within the Microsoft SQL Server, you can find a SQL Server Management Studio that helps to configure, administer, and manage all the components. Before proceeding with the hands-on steps, make sure the database is in a healthy state or not. Now, follow the steps carefully.

• First of all, Open your system and search for Microsoft SQL Management Studio.
• Now, Connect your database from which you need to export data from the table.
• Select the database and right-click on the database to opt for Task>>Export Data.
• Now, you will find the Import and Export wizard of SQL Server. From the dropdown of Data source, select SQL Server Native Client 11.0.
  
• After that, you can use the Authentication mode either by Windows or Server Authentication.
• You can view the selected database name. Click the Next button.
• Again, you will find the Import & Export Wizard with the destination panel. From the destination dropdown, select Flat File Destination. Enter the file name in the text field of Filename. Additionally, tap the Browse button to select the saving path.
  
• Here, choose the path and name the file. Choose the .csv extension to save the file.
• Click on the Next button to continue the process further.
• After that, specify table copy or query and click Next.
• Now, select the table you want to export into CSV from the dropdown of Source table or view. Click Next.
• Click Next from Save and Run Package wizard.
• Verify the action to perform and click Finish to execute the actions.
• Finally, you can view the status. Click close.

Using the above steps, one can complete the procedures to export data from Table to CSV file in SQL Server if the database is healthy in-state. Besides, this SQL Management Studio has some limitations & sometimes it has been seen while create severe issues for the users while exporting.

• It does not support exporting data from corrupted or damaged SQL Server databases.
• High chances of data loss and incomplete transfer of data.
• Time-taking process and requires technical knowledge of SQL Server.

Thus, these limitations can make anyone worry but Relax! We always tend to help the users with better and more advanced technology solutions. To overcome these limitations, use the direct method to export SQL Server tables to CSV file formats.

#2. Export Data from Table to CSV File in SQL Server Using the Direct & Secure Method

To overcome the limitations of SQL Server Management Studio, use a direct method. SQL Database Recovery is one direct or automated method to export data from SQL Server to CSV file formats. Nevertheless, the software also supports recovering data from corrupt/damaged database files. Besides, the results of this utility are insane. It provides accurate and complete data from tables without loss of data. Moreover, the utility is compatible with all Windows versions, including 11 and MS SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2019.

Steps to Export data from Table to CSV File in SQL Server

• Install and Launch SQL Database Recovery.
• Click on the Open option to pop up the file selection wizard.
• Now, tap the three-dotted rectangle box (Browse) to add the MDF, NDF, and LDF files.
• After adding the file, choose the recovery modes and other options.
• Now, the software will scan and display the database folder and data inside the selected folders.
• At last, check the folders and click Save Table.
• Now, you can save or export data from table to CSV files.

Conclusion

Time to conclude the blog. We know that exporting data from a table to a CSV file is quite tedious. Hence, we have addressed two different approaches to executing the export process. Users can go with anyone method to go on. However, the manual method does not work with the corrupt database. Therefore, we suggest using the professional or direct is the best way to export data from table to CSV file.

I hope you got the solution. Thanks for reading the post. Feel free to reach us with queries.

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