You can now download SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition – which is Enterprise Edition functionality with a license that forbids using the platform for Production purposes – for free. How? Join Visual Studio Dev Essentials. Once you join (for free!) you get access to lots of benefits – not just free SQL Server 2016 Developer: …
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Author:Andy Leonard
Christian, husband, dad, grandpa, Data Philosopher, Data Engineer; Azure Data Factory, Fabric Data Factory, and SSIS guy; and farmer. I was cloud before cloud was cool. :{>
Twenty years of watching SSIS catalog drift, environment mismatches, and deployment chaos finally has a name: Data Integration Lifecycle Management. I build tools for it at DILM Suite. Start with SSIS Catalog Compare.
So You Want to Learn More About Biml?
Biml is growing in popularity and it’s so cool to be a part of this awesome and growing community! This is not an exhaustive list, but here are some places you can go to learn and read more about Biml: Resources BimlScript.com Varigence Biml Forum at Varigence SQLServerCentral.com Stairway to Biml Biml User Group at …
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Proper Use of Social Media
This has come up a couple times (as in twice) over the past couple years, so I thought I’d put the question to my loyal readers (both of you, Hi Mom!) and see what you think. [sql] What’s the proper way to use social media? [/sql] I don’t want to limit the conversation to technical …
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I’m Presenting Biml and SSIS Execution Frameworks at RichmondSQL 9 Jun!
I am honored to present Biml and SSIS Execution Frameworks 9 Jun 2016 at the Richmond SQL Server Users Group! The meeting starts at 6:30 PM EDT and will be held at 4600 Cox Rd in Glen Allen, VA. Biml and SSIS Execution Frameworks You’ve probably heard that it’s a data integration best practice to …
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I’m Presenting Biml and SSIS Execution Frameworks at CharlotteSQL 8 Jun 2016!
I am honored to present Biml and SSIS Execution Frameworks 8 Jun 2016 at the Charlotte SQL Server User Group! To learn more about meetings at the Charlotte SSUG sign up for their newsletter or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Biml and SSIS Execution Frameworks You’ve probably heard that it’s a data integration …
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A Couple-Three Thoughts and Questions About Swag at Community Events
Item #23 in the Speaker Contract for the PASS Summit this year is shown in the image above. There’s been some discussion about concerns this item raises. At least one company that has delivered PASS precons in the past made a decision to not submit a precon for the PASS Summit 2016 due to the …
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Links to Biml Academy Recordings from 9-13 May 2016
You can access Biml Academy recordings and more at the Biml Academy website! Biml Academy was lots of fun! You can now view all five recordings by registering at the links below: [Recording] Biml Academy – Lesson 0 – SSIS Design Patterns – Before we dive into code generation, let’s discuss and demonstrate some SSIS …
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The Recording for Biml Academy – Lesson 4 – Automate SSIS Design Patterns with Biml to Load a Dimension is Available!
You can access Biml Academy recordings and more at the Biml Academy website! The recording for Biml Academy – Lesson 4 – Automate SSIS Design Patterns with Biml to Load a Dimension is now available! Thank you to everyone who attended! :{> Learn more: Related Training: IESSIS2: Immersion Event on Advanced SQL Server Integration Services …
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The Recording for Biml Academy – Lesson 3 – Use Biml to Build and Load a Staging Database is Available!
You can access Biml Academy recordings and more at the Biml Academy website! The recording for Biml Academy – Lesson 3 – Use Biml to Build and Load a Staging Database is now available! Remember Biml Academy is running all week! One more free ~1-hour session is headed your way: Tomorrow – Biml Academy – …
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The Recording for Biml Academy – Lesson 3 – Use Biml to Build and Load a Staging Database is Available!
You can access Biml Academy recordings and more at the Biml Academy website! The recording for Biml Academy – Lesson 3 – Use Biml to Build and Load a Staging Database is now available! Remember Biml Academy is running all week! One more free ~1-hour session is headed your way: Tomorrow – Biml Academy – …
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