Author:Andy Leonard

With mixed emotions, I just read The End of an Era – SQLFool scripts are now open-sourced. After two book projects together, I admire Michelle (New Blog | @SQLFool) immensely. More than that, I consider her a friend. It’s exciting to (try to) keep up with all the cool stuff Michelle’s working on, and I …
Continue reading So Long, and Thanks for All the Scripts!

It’s your turn. You start blogging. You cannot start in July 2007 like I did – even if you have a Delorean. But you can start in July 2015. Here’s the thing: In 2023, eight more years will have passed. Will you have posted 700 blog posts by then? You can. How do I know? …
Continue reading 701

Adam Machanic (Blog | @AdamMachanic) emailed me way back in July 2007 and asked if I’d be interested in joining the awesome crew blogging at SQLBlog.com. I was honored to be asked and loved the idea of joining the bloggers here (“A group of really smart SQL Server bloggers… plus me”). And wow – this …
Continue reading 700

Here’s a list of upcoming training opportunities for people wanting to learn more about SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Business Intelligence Markup Language (Biml): Office Hours: Is Biml Right for You? Live Q & A Webinar 27 May 2015 at 12:00 PM EDT. Register, it’s FREE! Advanced SSIS Design Patterns and Automation with Biml …
Continue reading Want to Learn More About SSIS and Biml? Upcoming Training Opportunities!

Years ago (decades, actually), I was part of a Christian alternative music band called Now eye See Why. We performed mostly original music at coffeehouses, music festivals, and in bars in the Richmond Virginia Fan district. We made a couple recordings and were signed to a small label for a time. I sang backup (mostly) …
Continue reading Sometimes, You Need to Tune Your Guitar Differently

Join my friend and colleague, Tim Mitchell (blog | @Tim_Mitchell) and me 27 May at 12:00 PM EDT for a Linchpin People Office Hours Webinar: Is Biml Right For You?  Business Intelligence Markup Language (Biml) is a complex topic, but well worth the time to learn. Linchpin People has been using Biml for years, and …
Continue reading Office Hours Webinar: Is Biml Right For You?

SQL Saturday #392 is happening THIS SATURDAY! I’m looking forward to returning to Atlanta, where almost everyone speaks without an accent. The schedule looks awesome! I’m excited that several Linchpins were selected to present because this means we’ll get to hang out in person. I’m also excited to see so many friends from #SQLFamily, too, …
Continue reading Great Scott! Linchpin People is Going… Back to SQL Saturday Atlanta!

I am honored to deliver a full-day PASS Essential in Germany 15 Jun 2015! I’ll be sharing: Advanced SSIS Design Patterns and Automation with BIML Advanced SSIS Design Patterns for performance, support, and maintain-ability Data Flow performance patterns SSIS Catalog-integrated Execution Frameworks Connections and parameters management using Catalog Environments BIML Metadata-driven SSIS pattern selection and …
Continue reading Advanced SSIS Design Patterns and Automation with Biml PASS Essential Deutschland–15 Jun 2015!