Import Data in DB2

Syntax

-- Import data from a file into a table
IMPORT FROM file_of_delimited_data
   OF DEL MODIFIED BY COLDEL, MESSAGES
   INSERT INTO target_table
   (column1, column2, ..., columnN);

Example

-- Example: Import data from a CSV file into the 'employees' table
IMPORT FROM 'C:\path\to\employees.csv'
   OF DEL MODIFIED BY COLDEL, MESSAGES
   INSERT INTO employees (employee_id, first_name, last_name, salary);

Output

The IMPORT command in DB2 using RazorSQL Tool will execute the specified data import operation, and if successful, it will not produce any direct output. If there are errors during the import process, error messages will be displayed.

Explanation

The IMPORT command in DB2 is used to load data from an external file into a table. This is particularly useful for populating tables with data from sources such as CSV files. The MODIFIED BY clause is used to specify the format of the data in the file, such as the delimiter.

Use

• Importing Data: Use IMPORT to load data from an external file into a DB2 table.
• Delimited Data: Specify the format of the data using the MODIFIED BY clause, especially if the data is in a delimited format (e.g., CSV).
• Column Mapping: Map columns from the file to columns in the target table.

Important Points

• File Format: Ensure that the format of the data in the file matches the specified format in the MODIFIED BY clause.
• Column Mapping: Verify that the columns in the file are correctly mapped to the columns in the target table.
• Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to read the file and insert data into the target table.

Summary

The IMPORT command in DB2 using RazorSQL Tool is a valuable tool for efficiently loading data from external sources into database tables. It provides flexibility in handling different file formats and allows for seamless integration of external data into your DB2 database.