SSIS:Fuzzy Match Tutorial

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

Advanced Configuration

In the Fuzzy Match Component, navigate to File > Advanced Configuration.

Set up the Fuzzy Match Advanced Configuration. See Advanced Configuration.

Add Component

To add Fuzzy Match Component to your project, drag the component onto the Data Flow screen. This will snap the Fuzzy Match 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 Fuzzy Match Component by dragging the arrow from your data flow source to the Fuzzy Match Component.

Configure Component

Double click the Fuzzy Match Component to bring up the interface.

Matches Tab

Choose a source, compare, and match algorithm for the columns you want to match.

Advanced Options Tab

Select any advanced options for the Fuzzy Match Component.

Source Pass-Through Columns Tab

Select any source columns to pass-through.

Compare Pass-Through Columns Tab

Select any compare columns to pass-through.

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.