SQList

SQList is a free, open-source tool designed to synchronize data between Microsoft SharePoint Lists and Microsoft SQL Server databases. It allows users to copy SharePoint list data into SQL Server tables, enabling them to leverage SQL Server's robust querying, reporting, and analysis capabilities. SQList supports various data types found in SharePoint, including text, numbers, dates, and managed metadata, and it attempts to map these to appropriate SQL Server data types.

The primary function of SQList is to facilitate data integration. By pulling data from SharePoint into a relational database, users can perform complex queries that might be difficult or impossible directly within SharePoint. This is particularly useful for business intelligence, data warehousing, and creating custom applications that rely on SharePoint data. The tool offers both one-time synchronization and scheduled updates, ensuring that the SQL Server data remains relatively current with the SharePoint source.

SQList provides options for schema mapping and data transformation, allowing users to customize how the SharePoint data is represented in SQL Server. It can create new SQL Server tables or update existing ones based on the SharePoint list structure. The tool is typically installed on a Windows machine and connects to both SharePoint (either on-premises or SharePoint Online) and the target SQL Server instance. Its open-source nature means it is community-supported and can be modified by developers.