Microsoft SQL

Read, add, and update business data in your Microsoft SQL database from a workflow.

What this node helps you do

Use the Microsoft SQL node when your workflow needs data from a Microsoft SQL database.

This node helps you:

• find records from a selected table

• add new rows from workflow data

• update existing records when business data changes

Common business examples

Teams often use this node to:

• check customer details before sending a response

• save a new request into an internal operations table

• update a case, order, or ticket status

Available actions

The Action field gives you 3 options:

• Query data from table — find or retrieve data from a selected table

• Add data to table — create a new record in the table

• Update record — change an existing record in the table

Basic setup

1. Select resource

Choose the Microsoft SQL connection your workspace should use.

If you do not see the right connection, open Manage and add it in Workspace → Integrations.

2. Select table

Choose the table that contains the business data you want to use.

Examples include customers, orders, tickets, or requests.

3. Choose the action

Pick what the workflow should do with that table:

• read data

• add data

• update data

Query data from table

Choose Query data from table when you need to search or retrieve information.

This action includes SQL Generate Method with 2 options:

• Use AI — describe what you want in plain language

• Manual enter SQL — write the SQL query yourself

Use AI

Choose Use AI if you want a faster setup and do not want to write SQL.

In Input, describe the result you want.

Examples:

• Find open support tickets for this customer

• Get the latest order for this account

• Show requests created this week

Diaflow uses that instruction to generate the SQL query for you.

Manual enter SQL

Choose Manual enter SQL if your team already has a specific query.

Enter the SQL in the code editor.

Use this option when you need exact control over filters, joins, or sorting.

Add data to table

Choose Add data to table when your workflow needs to save a new record.

This is useful after:

• a form submission

• a lead capture flow

• an approval or internal request flow

Make sure the values you send match the columns in the selected table.

Update record

Choose Update record when your workflow needs to change data that already exists.

This is useful when you need to:

• change a status

• assign an owner

• save a workflow result back into the database

Make sure your workflow identifies the correct record before updating it.

Field reference

• Select resource — chooses the Microsoft SQL connection

• Table — chooses the table the node will use

• Action — decides whether the node reads, adds, or updates data

• SQL Generate Method — appears for query actions and lets you use AI or manual SQL

• Input — plain-language instruction for AI-generated queries

• Code editor — SQL entry area for manual queries

Tips for first-time users

• Start with Query data from table to confirm the connection works.

• Use a simple table first, such as customers or tickets.

• If you are not sure what to write, use Use AI before manual SQL.

• Check the Result tab after each test run.

If you are unsure which table or fields to use, ask your database owner or technical team first.