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sql-server-2005ssisimportflat-filedataflowtask

"The selected data source is on remote computer" error when creating an SSIS job

I am in the process of developing an SSIS job on my workstation which a Data Flow Task open a comma delimited flat file on my local workstation and imports the data to a SQL server database on a remote server.

When I try to select the destination table in my SQL destination object, it gives me the following error:

The selected data source is on a remote computer. The bulk insert operation can be executed on the local computer.

How do I resolve the issue so I can test my SSIS package.

Solution

  • The SQL Server destination only works if the package is running on the same machine as the specified database server. To use remote connections, change to an OleDb destination instead.