BULK INSERT loads large SQL Server files through a tested format, accessible path, staging table, measured batches, and final validation.
Minimal Logging for Bulk Loads
Minimal logging for Bulk Loads depends on recovery model, table shape, and locking; learn the prerequisites, tradeoffs, and how to verify a load.
SQL SERVER – Comma Separated Values (CSV) from Table Column
The script I use most often to build Comma Separated Values (CSV) from a table column with FOR XML PATH. I think XML is the best option for code and speed.
SQL SERVER – Create a Comma Delimited List Using SELECT Clause From Table Column
I received following question in email : How to create a comma delimited list using SELECT clause from table column?
SQL SERVER – Import CSV File Into SQL Server Using Bulk Insert – Load Comma Delimited File Into SQL Server
How to import CSV file data into SQL Server with BULK INSERT: create a table, point to the comma delimited file and load every row in a few quick steps.