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Select a trigger from Microsoft Outlook

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Microsoft Outlook, a trigger could be "Calendar Event Start."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from SQL Server

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with SQL Server, the action could be "New Row."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Outlook + SQL Server integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Microsoft Outlook and SQL Server

How can I integrate Microsoft Outlook with SQL Server for email notifications?

We recommend using a combination of Microsoft Power Automate and SQL Server triggers. By setting up a trigger in SQL Server, you can detect changes or specific conditions in your database. Then, you use Power Automate to configure an action that sends an email via Outlook whenever the trigger is fired.

Can I automatically update my SQL Server database based on emails received in Outlook?

Yes, by using Power Automate, you can set up a workflow where specific emails received in Outlook trigger actions that update records in your SQL Server database. This requires defining triggers based on email content or subject, and the corresponding actions will update the database accordingly.

What type of data changes in SQL Server can trigger an Outlook email notification?

You can set up triggers for various data changes such as insertions, updates, or deletions within specific tables in SQL Server. Once these changes occur, they can automatically fire off actions like sending an email through Outlook to notify relevant stakeholders.

Is it possible to sync calendar events between Microsoft Outlook and SQL Server?

Absolutely, by setting up scheduled tasks or real-time synchronization through Power Automate workflows. You create triggers that detect new events added in either platform and define actions that update the other platform to keep calendars aligned.

How do I ensure secure integration between Outlook and SQL Server?

Security is paramount when integrating systems. We advise using encrypted connections for data transfer between Outlook and SQL Server. Furthermore, OAuth authentication with Microsoft services helps mitigate potential security risks when triggering actions across platforms.

What tools do we need to facilitate integration between Microsoft Outlook and our SQL Server databases?

Typically, you'll need access to Microsoft Power Automate for designing workflows and automation scripts. Additionally, setting up server-side triggers within your SQL Server environment allows seamless communication with Microsoft services such as Outlook.

Are there any limitations when integrating emails from multiple Outlook accounts with a single SQL Server instance?

While integrating multiple accounts is feasible via Power Automate by setting individual triggers for each account's activities, performance may vary depending on the volume of emails processed. It's crucial to ensure proper setup of rules and filters to manage workload efficiently.

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Supported triggers and actions

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- Calendar
- Time Before
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- Time Before (Unit)
  Required
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Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
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- Child Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Contact Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
  Required
- Child Folder
- Search terms
  Required
- Note
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
  Required
- Child Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write

- Email ID
  Required
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Description
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
- Reply to All
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- Comment
Action
Write
- Event
- Subject
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- All Day Event?
- Is Online Meeting?
- Hide attendees list?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
- The importance of the event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
- Categories
- Location Name
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Description
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
Action
Search
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Search or write
- Table/View
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- Order_by
- Dedupe_key
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Table
Triggers when you add a new table.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Table/View
  Required
Action
Write
- Table/View
  Required
- Lookup Column
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- Lookup_value
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Action
Search
- Query
  Required
Action
Search

Cancelled Calendar Event
Triggers when an event is cancelled.
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Shared Inbox
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Scheduled
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New Flagged Email
Triggers when a new email is flagged.
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Scheduled
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- Calendar
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
- Subject
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Location Name
- Sensitivity
- Attendees
- All Day Event?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
Action
Write
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Description
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Event
  Required
Action
Write
- From Email
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Description
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- Contact
  Required
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- Calendar
- SearchTerm
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
Action
Search
- Search_info
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Table/View
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Query
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Table/View
  Required
- Primary_key
  Required
- Order_by
- Trigger_column
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Table/View
  Required
- ID Column
  Required
Action
Write
- Query
  Required
Action
Search