How to Create an Authorization in DTS
Creating an authorization in DTS (Data Transformation Services) is a crucial step in ensuring the security and integrity of your data integration processes. DTS, now known as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), is a powerful tool used for extracting, transforming, and loading data between various data sources. This article will guide you through the process of creating an authorization in DTS, helping you to protect your data and maintain control over your data integration workflows.
Understanding the Authorization Process
Before diving into the creation of an authorization in DTS, it is essential to understand the authorization process itself. In DTS, authorizations are used to control access to objects within the package, such as connections, transformations, and destinations. By creating authorizations, you can ensure that only authorized users or groups have the necessary permissions to execute or modify your SSIS packages.
Creating an Authorization in DTS
To create an authorization in DTS, follow these steps:
1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.
2. In the Object Explorer, expand the “SQL Server Agent” node, then expand the “Jobs” folder.
3. Right-click on the job for which you want to create an authorization and select “Properties.”
4. In the “Job Properties” dialog box, go to the “Steps” page.
5. Select the step that requires authorization and click on the “Edit” button.
6. In the “Edit Step” dialog box, go to the “Security” page.
7. Click on the “New” button to create a new authorization.
8. In the “New Authorization” dialog box, enter the following information:
– Name: Provide a unique name for the authorization.
– Principal Name: Specify the user or group that you want to grant access to.
– Principal ID: The ID of the user or group. You can find this ID by querying the “sys.server_principals” table in the master database.
– Permission Type: Choose the type of permission you want to grant (e.g., Execute, Modify).
9. Click “OK” to save the authorization.
10. Click “OK” again to close the “Edit Step” dialog box.
11. Click “OK” to close the “Job Properties” dialog box.
Testing the Authorization
After creating the authorization, it is crucial to test it to ensure that the specified user or group has the appropriate permissions. To test the authorization:
1. Open the SSIS package in SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT).
2. Connect to the SQL Server instance using the user or group for which you created the authorization.
3. Try to execute the package. If the authorization is set up correctly, the package should run without any issues.
Conclusion
Creating an authorization in DTS is a vital step in securing your data integration processes. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that only authorized users or groups have access to your SSIS packages, thereby protecting your data and maintaining control over your data integration workflows.
