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Date Published
Author
Volodymyr Grin
Word count
1783
Language
English
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Summary

Redshift users can export data from their SQL queries using the UNLOAD command, which allows data to be exported into an Amazon S3 bucket - essentially doing the reverse of the COPY command. The UNLOAD command is available through various methods, including the SQL IDE, AWS SDK, AWS CLI, and SQL client, each with its own set of options and parameters to customize the export process. Redshift users can unload data in different file formats such as CSV, JSON, or PARQUET, and also have options to compress the files using BZIP2, GZIP, or ZSTD. Additionally, there are methods to add quotes around values, partition the data by specific columns, and specify a delimiter for the export process. By understanding these options and parameters, users can achieve more flexibility in their data unloading process.