>At this stage of my exploration I'm using sql server express, no ssis package there. No biggie. I'll walk another path.
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>Many thanks.
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>>If you're using SQL Server 2008 64 bit, the only way to get data from VFP or to VFP from SQL Server is to use SSIS package.
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>>See this blog post explaining all the steps:
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>>Working with 32 bit providers and 64 bit SQL Server
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You're welcome.