There are plenty of applications and tools available that allow for the movement of data in and out of SQL Server. Some tools are built by Microsoft, such as SSIS or Azure Data Factory. Others are created by third parties, such as Databricks or Snowflake. Still other available options make use of SQL Server features and rely on our own ability to write efficient code to get data from point A to point B.
Before diving into the specific solution presented in this article, there is value in recognizing that different data movement methods are better for different situations and