# SQLServer (DSN)

You can quickly import data from your SQLServer into Exploratory.

## 1. Create a connection for SQL Server

First, you want to create a connection for SQL Server.

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After filling the database information, click ‘Test Connection’ button to make sure the information is correct, before you save it.

## 2. Open SQLServer Import dialog

Select 'Import Database Data' from Add New Data Frame menu.

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Click SQLServer to select.

## 3. Preview and Import

Click "Get Data" button to see the data back from your Presto.

If it looks ok, then you can click 'Import' to import the data into Exploratory.