# Run SQL Script

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The *Run SQL Script* task provides flexibility to write a SQL code within Astera and execute it as part of a workflow.

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To use a *Run SQL Script* task, drag-and-drop the *Run SQL Script* task object onto the workflow designer. Configure the object by right-clicking on the object’s header and selecting *Properties* from the context menu.

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A *Database Connection* window will open, as shown below. This is where we will configure a connection with the database.

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To connect to a database, click on the drop-down menu next to the *Data Provider* field and select a data provider from the list.

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To establish a connection to a data provider, fill in the credentials such as *User Id*, *Password*, *Server Name*, *Database*, and *Schema*.

The next screen is the *Run Sql Properties* screen.

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In the SQL Statement box, enter the SQL code. This code will be executed by the *Run SQL Script* task.

Once you have added the SQL script, click *OK* to close the window.

This concludes the working of the *Run SQL Script* object in Astera.


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