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Error occurs when run instawdb.sql with SSMS

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Description

When I try to run instawdb.sql, it occurs '4864' error.

BULK INSERT fails cause of data conversion error.

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Research direction

Start by running instawdb.sql in SSMS and locating the BULK INSERT that produces error 4864. Inspect the imported data and destination column types to determine the conversion failure; done means the script runs successfully without the data conversion error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
sql
Domain
database
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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