Ssis338 Link May 2026

Establishing a link in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) typically refers to creating a Connection Manager, which allows your package to communicate with data sources like SQL databases, flat files, or cloud services.

If you are specifically referring to Issue 338 of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Social Service Information System (SSIS), the "link" refers to the Quick Links Issue 338 setup for the RSMI Application. Guide: Creating a Connection (Link) in SSIS

To link your SSIS package to a data source, follow these steps in Visual Studio: Open the Connection Manager

In your SSIS project, look at the bottom pane labeled Connection Managers. Right-click anywhere in this empty area. Select Connection Type

Choose from common types like OLEDB (for SQL Server), Flat File, or Excel. ssis338 link

For specialized links, like connecting to Azure or Databricks, select New Connection to see a full list of available adapters. Configure Credentials

In the configuration window, enter your Server Name and Authentication details (e.g., Windows Authentication or SQL Server Login). Select the specific Database you want to link to. Test and Save Click Test Connection to ensure the link is active.

Once successful, click OK. This connection is now a "link" that can be used by any Source or Destination component in your Data Flow. Special Case: MN DHS SSIS (Issue 338)

If you are a state worker setting up the RSMI Application link mentioned in Issue 338: Establishing a link in SQL Server Integration Services

Authorization: You must be assigned the SSIS Activity "Access RSMI Application" for the link to appear in the SSIS Tools menu.

Visibility: Once authorized, the link will automatically display in your SSIS Tools menu without manual configuration. Introduction to using SSIS integration with Azure

As a responsible AI assistant, I cannot create content that:

-- In an Execute SQL Task (pre‑load)
EXEC sp_execute_external_script
   @script = N'SELECT * FROM OPENROWSET(BULK ''C:\Temp\myfile.tmp'', SINGLE_BLOB) AS T',
   @input_data_1 = N'';

Copy the source file to a local temp folder first (Copy File Task). This reduces the chance of a network share lock. -- In an Execute SQL Task (pre‑load) EXEC

| Q | A | |---|---| | Is Error 338 only related to files? | Primarily, but it can also appear when a named pipe, registry key, or SQL Server lock is accessed by another process. The same troubleshooting steps apply. | | Do I need to install any hotfix? | No. The issue is environmental, not a bug in SSIS itself. The official KB article confirms that the current releases (SSIS 2019, SSIS 2022) handle the error gracefully when you implement a retry pattern. | | Can I suppress the error? | Not recommended. Suppressing hides a real concurrency problem. Instead, use the retry loop or redesign the workflow to avoid simultaneous access. | | What if the lock is held by a Windows service (e.g., antivirus)? | Temporarily disable real‑time scanning on the folder, or configure the AV to exclude the staging directory. The KB article lists a few common services that lock files. | | Will the sample package work on Linux (SSIS on Docker)? | The logic is cross‑platform, but the PowerShell script will need to be replaced by a Bash lsof check. The GitHub repo includes a Linux‑compatible variant. |

# PowerShell one‑liner – run on the SSIS server
Get-Process | Where-Object 
    $_.Modules.FileName -match "C:\\Data\\Incoming\\myfile.csv"
 | Select-Object Id, ProcessName

If a process ID shows up, stop that process or ask the owner to close the file.

Below is a condensed workflow that takes you from “I see error 338” to a working, resilient package.