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# Performing Bulk Load of XML Data (SQLXML 4.0)
  XML Bulk Load is a standalone COM object that allows you to load semistructured XML data into Microsoft [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] tables.  
  
## In This Section  
 [Introduction to XML Bulk Load (SQLXML 4.0)](introduction-to-xml-bulk-load-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Provides general information about bulk loading XML data with the XML Bulk Load utility. Topics include XML data streaming and transacted vs. nontransacted bulk load operations.  
  
 [Record Generation Process (SQLXML 4.0)](record-generation-process-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Describes the process and rules by which records are generated for XML Bulk Load.  
  
 [Annotation Interpretation (SQLXML 4.0)](annotation-interpretation-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Describes how XML Bulk Load interprets annotations in XSD and XDR schemas.  
  
 [SQL Server XML Bulk Load Object Model (SQLXML 4.0)](sql-server-xml-bulk-load-object-model-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Describes the SQLXMLBulkLoad object and its methods and properties.  
  
 [XML Bulk Load Examples (SQLXML 4.0)](xml-bulk-load-examples-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Provides example code that uses XML Bulk Load.  
  
 [Data Types and XML Bulk Load Behavior (SQLXML 4.0)](data-types-and-xml-bulk-load-behavior-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Describes XML Bulk Load Behavior with different types in XSD and XDR.  
  
 [Guidelines and Limitations of XML Bulk Load (SQLXML 4.0)](guidelines-and-limitations-of-xml-bulk-load-sqlxml-4-0.md)  
 Lists some issues to be aware of when working with XML Bulk Load.