{"id":442,"date":"2019-10-03T08:54:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T08:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opcconnect.integrationobjects.com\/?p=442"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:30:13","slug":"collect-and-store-opc-da-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrationobjects.com\/blog\/collect-and-store-opc-da-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Collect and Store OPC DA Data into MS SQL Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

In industrial environments, storing OPC DA to MS SQL <\/strong>ensures your real-time process data remains available for reporting, analytics, compliance, and long-term monitoring.<\/p>\r\n

Using OPC Easy Archiver<\/a>, you can collect data directly from OPC DA servers and save it in MS SQL Server databases, creating a scalable and efficient industrial data archiving solution.<\/p>\r\n

Why Store OPC DA Data in MS SQL?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

OPC DA (Data Access)<\/strong> is a standard protocol that allows software clients to read real-time data from industrial devices and control systems. However, real-time values can disappear if you don\u2019t store them<\/p>\r\n

MS SQL<\/a> (Microsoft SQL Server)<\/strong> is a widely used relational database that organizes data in structured tables, making it easy to query, analyze, and integrate with dashboards or BI tools.<\/p>\r\n

By storing OPC DA to MS SQL, you can:<\/p>\r\n

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    Maintain continuous historical logs for reporting and compliance<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Perform trend analysis on live and collected data<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Integrate seamlessly with dashboards and BI tools<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Ensure traceability and enterprise system integration<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Turn industrial signals into actionable business intelligence<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Demo Video: How to Set Up OPC DA to MS SQL<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

    Watch our demo video to see how you can connect an OPC DA server and store data in MS SQL<\/a>. This visual guide shows how quickly you can implement a reliable, fully automated industrial data pipeline.<\/p>\r\n