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Data Import and Export: BCP Utility vs dbForge Studio for SQL Server

You may say that data import and export is the backbone of data management, a capability that is absolutely necessary for everyday use. Quite basic requirements exist for flexible and easy import and export. To begin, you'll need a dozen or more different data formats to work with. Second, there are a variety of customizable parameters that you can use to make each operation fit your specific needs and tastes. Lastly, you probably wouldn't mind if I automated your regular import and export processes; that way, you could save a ton of time and focus on what really matters.

Here we will demonstrate two methods for handling data import and export. First, there's the command line, which can be best understood by looking at the famous bcp utility. The second one makes use of dbForge Studio for SQL Server, an integrated development environment (IDE) with many features for databases that comes with a helpful wizard that will walk you through the whole setup process and make it as easy as possible.

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