SSIS:MatchUp Tutorial

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The following steps will guide you in the basic usage of MatchUp for SSIS.

Advanced Configuration

In the MatchUp Component, navigate to File > Advanced Configuration.

Set up the MatchUp Advanced Configuration. See Advanced Configuration.

Add Component

To add MatchUp Component to your project, drag the component onto the Data Flow screen. This will snap the MatchUp Component into your workflow space.

Connect Input

Select a data flow source to be your input data. Many formats can be used as Sources, including Excel files, flat files or Access Input data sources. Connect this data source to the MatchUp Component by dragging the arrow from your data flow source to the MatchUp Component.

Configure Component

Double click the MatchUp Component to bring up the interface.

Matchcode Tab

Select the matchcode you want to use from the drop-down menu. If you need a customized matchcode, you may create your own by using the Matchcode Editor.

Field Mapping Tab

Designate the input columns to be matched against the lookup columns.

Options Tab

Designate any special naming for the output columns, select the lookup options (e.g. whether to suppress or intersect), and select any Golden Record algorithms.

Survivorship/Pass-Through Tab

Select any columns to pass through to the output table unprocessed. If you choose to use Advanced Survivorship, you can consolidate column data from any matching record(s) into a single output record.

Lookup Pass-Through Columns Tab

Select any columns that should appear in the Lookup output stream.

Output Filter Tab

You can specify the filter from the drop down or you can also create your own custom filter.

Connect Output

Add data destinations for downstream output. Connect the respective output filter pin to the output destination.

Save Settings

Click File and select Save Selected Items to save the project

Run Project

Now, the project is ready to run.