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Save and Execute Package (SQL Server Import and Export Wizard)

Use the Save and Execute Package dialog box to run the package immediately, save it to run later, or both.

Note

If you stop a package before it finishes running, the package is not saved, even if you selected the Save check box.

To learn more about this wizard, see Using the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard to Move Data. To learn about the options for starting the wizard, as well as the permissions required to run the wizard successfully, see How to: Run the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard.

The purpose of the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard is to copy data from a source to a destination. The wizard can also create a destination database and destination tables for you. However, if you have to copy multiple databases or tables, or other kinds of database objects, you should use the Copy Database Wizard instead. For more information, see Using the Copy Database Wizard.

Options

  • Execute immediately
    Select this option to run the package immediately.

  • Save SSIS Package
    Save the package to run later, with the option to run it immediately.

    Note

    In SQL Server Express, the option to save the package created by the wizard is not available.

  • SQL Server
    Select this option to save the package to the Microsoft SQL Server msdb database.

    Note

    This option is available only if you have selected the Save SSIS Package option.

  • File system
    Select this option to save the package as a file that has the .dtsx extension.

    Note

    This option is available only if you have selected the Save SSIS Package option.

  • Package protection level
    Select a protection level from the list.

    The protection level determines the protection method, the password or user key, and the scope of package protection. Protection can include all data or sensitive data only. To understand the requirements and options for package security, see Setting the Protection Level of Packages and Security Overview (Integration Services).

    Note

    This option is available only if you have selected the Save SSIS Package option.

  • Password
    Type a password.

    Note

    This option is available only if you have set the Package protection level option to either Encrypt sensitive data with password or Encrypt all data with password.

  • Retype password
    Type the password again.

    Note

    This option is available only if you have set the Package protection level option to either Encrypt sensitive data with password or Encrypt all data with password.