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h1. Features

The SQL component is a Binding Component which supports database connectivity through the Java Data Base Connectivity API (JDBC).
The component supports SQL instructions, restraint to Data Manipulation Language.
You can register and invoke stored procedures according to the JDBC driver and the database that you want to communicate with.
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When you are facing complex database manipulations, the ETL approach with the Talend component may be more useful.