# Table Output The Table Output step loads data into a database table. The Table Output step is equivalent to the SQL operator `INSERT` and is a solution when you only need to insert records. If you just want to update rows, you should use the [Update](https://pentaho-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EAI/pages/371558127/Update) step. To perform both `INSERT` and `UPDATE` commands, see the [Insert/Update](https://pentaho-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EAI/pages/371558126/Insert+-+Update) step. This step provides configuration options for a target table and performance-related options such as **Commit size** and **Use batch update for inserts**. There are performance settings specific to a database type that can be set within the database connection JDBC properties. Refer to your database documentation for specific JDBC performance settings. See also [Special database issues and experiences](https://pentaho-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EAI/pages/365396524/Special+database+issues+and+experiences). **Note:** If you insert a record into a database table that has identity columns, the JDBC driver returns the auto-generated key it uses when performing the insert. This is not supported on all database types. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pentaho.com/pdia-data-integration/9.3-data-integration/pdi-transformation-steps-reference-overview/table-output.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.