Using SSIS to zip files and email the zipped files - SQLServerCentral
In the world of data engineering, managing file sizes is a daily necessity. Whether you’re preparing data for an FTP transfer or cleaning up after a massive ETL run, knowing how to efficiently compress your files within can save you significant storage space and bandwidth. Why Zip Files in Your ETL Pipeline?
You configure the task to run 7z.exe with specific arguments (like a for add) and pass in your file paths as variables. Pros: Free and highly customizable.
Requires the external software to be installed on the SSIS server and involves more complex "command-line" configuration. 2. Using Specialized SSIS Components