Import selected columns from a CSV files to SQL Server table

Question

I am trying to import data from a CSV file to a SQL Server 2008 table. Data upload is working, but I want to import only selected columns, not all, and add them to a a new table, of same no. of columns, using the wizard, but its not happening, the wizard is selecting all the columns.

So is it possible using wizard that I only import selected columns.

Answer 1

If you are using the Import / Export wizard, when you get to Select Source Tables and Views click on the button "Edit Mappings" on the bottom left of the screen. That opens column mappings screen; on the destination column select Ignore to remove the column you don't want to import.

Answer 2

Since most people searching this question in 2019 aren't going to be using SQL2008, I'll add this for SQL Server 2016:

When you choose your Flat File data source, there is an Advanced option to the left of the window. Click that.

You will see a list of field names, and just below that there are 3 buttons. One of them is Delete.

Highlight the field you do not want to include and click the Delete button. Do this for all fields you do not wish to import.