Which file format can DTS export packages to for deployment?

DTS, or Data Transformation Services, is designed to facilitate the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data. One of the key functionalities of DTS is its ability to export packages for deployment, which involves saving the configurations and tasks defined within a DTS package in a specific file format.

The .dts file format is specifically tailored to store these DTS packages, encapsulating all the necessary components, such as the tasks and workflows, that define how data should be processed and moved. When a DTS package is saved as a .dts file, it can be easily imported into other systems that support this format, allowing for seamless deployment and execution of ETL processes.

In contrast, options like the .csv, .txt, and .xls file formats do not serve the same purpose as they are primarily used for different types of data storage and management rather than for encapsulating the complex configurations and components of a DTS package. .csv files are typically used to store tabular data, .txt files hold plain text, and .xls files are used for spreadsheets, none of which can adequately represent or execute the intricate tasks of a DTS package.