Storing data using Data Source into remote table

[Vijay Baokar]

Hi Folks,

I need some expert's suggestions here:

I have Data Source with JDBC type which basically fetch the data from external system using some SQL query and at other side i have a remote table created. Is it possible to store the data in remote table using Data Source of JDBC type ?

Please suggest!!

[pratikjagtap]

Hi @Vijay Baokar ,

Remote Tables are virtualized — they don’t store data in ServiceNow's local database. Trying to push import set rows into a remote table would fail because:

What You Can Do Instead:
Option 1: Import JDBC Data into a Local Table

• Use the JDBC Data Source to import into a staging table.
• Use a Transform Map to move data into a normal ServiceNow table.
• If needed, expose that data externally via Scripted REST or Virtual Agent.

Option 2: Flip the Flow – Use Remote Table Instead of JDBC

• If the goal is to display external data without storing it, you could skip JDBC entirely and:
• Use a Remote Table backed by a Scripted REST API or JDBC call (via MID).
• This allows real-time views without data storage.

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Regards,
Pratik

[OlaN]

Hi,

Could you please elaborate on your question, and what it is you are trying to do ?

Remote tables are used to connect to another ServiceNow instance, and retrieve data from that instance.

JDBC data sources are a way to import data into your instance using a SQL query on the external database.

[Ankur Bawiskar]

@Vijay Baokar 

I believe this is possible using the script step

I haven't tried though, I have used remote table to bring data from external API etc

Remote tables 

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[Ankur Bawiskar]

@Vijay Baokar 

Hope you are doing good.

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