Export SharePoint List data to SQL Server 2005 Database

Question

Hello Everybody,
I am presently working on a project which handles much larger amount of data. The architecture of the application demands extracting records from the SharePoint (WSS 3.0) and insert into a SQL Server 2005 database. I need to run this job as daily basis. I am thinking of using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Service) for this purpose. But I am new to this technology and I'd like to know how effective this idea to do the job.
I'd also like to know more about SharePoint's ability to handle huge amount of data when it comes to Reporting.
thank you,
Arun

Answer 1

For Reporting Services, There are web parts available which can be used to render a reporting service report in sharepoint. I have also used a reporting service report directly using Page Viewer Web Part so displaying a reporting services report in sharepoint is very simple task. Important part is to transfer data from Sharepoint list to SQL 2005. so if you want to use SSIS package and there is only one or two list then approach is to write a simple query based on your list id and extract information from sharepoint content database from UserData table, since it is a read only operation so it can work this way. Another way to do it is to write a Sharepoint Timer JOB which runs on a defined schedule and will read your list values and will transfer to your SQL 2005, Another way could be to write your custom web service and write code to transfer from list to SQL 2005. Custom code you will write inside timer or web service will be same code so it is just a different shell you can say. in case of web service, use it in some other application as a regular web service.  
Let me know if you need further help, You did not mention how many list you have?
Regards,
BizWorld.