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Begin by logging into the SFTP server using an appropriate client or command line tool. Ensure you have the necessary credentials (username, password, or SSH key) to access the files you need to transfer.
Use the `sftp` command-line tool or any SFTP client to download the required data files from the SFTP server onto your local machine. For example, using the command line, you can use:
```
sftp user@host:/path/to/file /local/directory
```
Replace `user`, `host`, `/path/to/file`, and `/local/directory` with the actual username, host, file path on the server, and your local directory path.
Ensure that the data files are in a format that can be easily imported into TiDB. Common formats include CSV, TSV, or SQL dump files. If necessary, convert or clean the data to match the required format and structure for your TiDB tables.
Install the TiDB client tools on your local machine, such as the TiDB command-line client (`mysql`), which is compatible with MySQL clients. This will allow you to interact with your TiDB database.
If you haven't already, create the necessary tables in your TiDB database to hold the data you'll be importing. Use the TiDB client to connect to your database and run the appropriate `CREATE TABLE` SQL statements.
Use the TiDB client to import your data files into the database. For CSV files, you can utilize the `LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE` command. For instance:
```sql
LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE '/path/to/data.csv'
INTO TABLE your_table
FIELDS TERMINATED BY ','
LINES TERMINATED BY '\n'
IGNORE 1 ROWS;
```
Adjust the file path, table name, and delimiters according to your data format.
After transferring the data, verify that the records have been imported correctly. Run queries on your TiDB tables to check row counts, data accuracy, and integrity. This ensures that the data transfer was successful and complete.
By following these steps, you can efficiently move data from an SFTP server to a TiDB database manually, without relying on third-party connectors or integrations.
FAQs
What is ETL?
ETL, an acronym for Extract, Transform, Load, is a vital data integration process. It involves extracting data from diverse sources, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a database, data warehouse or data lake. This process enables meaningful data analysis, enhancing business intelligence.
SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a secure way to transfer files between two computers over the internet. It uses encryption to protect the data being transferred, making it more secure than traditional FTP (File Transfer Protocol). SFTP is commonly used by businesses and organizations to transfer sensitive data such as financial information, medical records, and personal data. It requires authentication using a username and password or public key authentication, ensuring that only authorized users can access the files. SFTP is also platform-independent, meaning it can be used on any operating system, making it a versatile and reliable option for secure file transfers.
SFTP provides access to various types of data that can be used for different purposes. Some of the categories of data that SFTP's API gives access to are:
1. File data: SFTP's API allows users to access and transfer files securely over the internet. This includes uploading, downloading, and managing files.
2. User data: SFTP's API provides access to user data such as usernames, passwords, and permissions. This allows users to manage and control access to their files and folders.
3. Server data: SFTP's API gives access to server data such as server logs, server configurations, and server status. This allows users to monitor and manage their server resources.
4. Security data: SFTP's API provides access to security data such as encryption keys, certificates, and security policies. This allows users to ensure that their data is secure and protected from unauthorized access.
5. Network data: SFTP's API gives access to network data such as IP addresses, network configurations, and network traffic. This allows users to monitor and manage their network resources.
What is ELT?
ELT, standing for Extract, Load, Transform, is a modern take on the traditional ETL data integration process. In ELT, data is first extracted from various sources, loaded directly into a data warehouse, and then transformed. This approach enhances data processing speed, analytical flexibility and autonomy.
Difference between ETL and ELT?
ETL and ELT are critical data integration strategies with key differences. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transforms data before loading, ideal for structured data. In contrast, ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) loads data before transformation, perfect for processing large, diverse data sets in modern data warehouses. ELT is becoming the new standard as it offers a lot more flexibility and autonomy to data analysts.
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