# Run SQL File

The *Run SQL File* task runs the SQL code inside a file of .sql extension as part of a workflow.

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To use a *Run* *SQL* *File* task, drag-and-drop the *Run SQL File* 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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Astera offers native connectivity to several databases and applications. 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, which are *User Id*, *Password*, *Server Name*, *Database*, and *Schema* for SQL Server.

Next is the *Run Sql File Properties* window.

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*SQL File Path*: Specify the path to the SQL file that you want to execute through this task.

Next is the *Config Parameters* screen. This is where users can set up variable parameters to indicate a run-time change for values in the list on the screen.

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Click *OK* to close the window. You can now execute this task as part of the workflow.

This concludes the configuration and working of the *Run SQL File* workflow task in Astera.


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