Inspired by Frank La Vigne’s (blog | @Tableteer) snappy update to the Data Driven home page, I decided to spruce up a couple / three of my websites including this one, andyleonard.blog. I added the sidebar shown on the right of the site. It contains a more-readily-available search box and links to other websites I maintain – …
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Category:DILM
On Data Frameworks…
You may not realize this, but Apache Spark is a framework. Spark is cluster-computing engine that manages parallel executions extremely well. Spark enables other technologies including Java, Scala, Python, R, and graph processing. Spark stitches together previously-disparate functionality into a cohesive, syntactically-similar set of commands. Spark’s architecture is library-driven and includes the following libraries: Spark SQL …
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Presenting A Day of Intelligent Data Integration in NYC 18 May!
I’m honored to present A Day of Intelligent Data Integration – a SQL Saturday NYC precon – 18 May! Description What is Intelligent Data Integration? SSIS packages developed using tried and true design patterns, built to participate in a DevOps enterprise practicing DILM, produced using Biml and executed using an SSIS Framework. Attend a day …
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Data Integration Life Cycle Management with SSIS is Available!
My latest book – Data Integration Life Cycle Management with SSIS – is now available! In this focused (185-page) book, I walk through ways to manage SSIS in the enterprise using what ships in the box. I point out what works well and what’s missing. I share workarounds for the stuff that’s missing, and then I …
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Presenting A Day of Intelligent Data Integration at SQL Saturday Richmond!
I am honored to present my day-long precon titled SSIS Design Patterns and Biml: A Day of Intelligent Data Integration at SQL Saturday 705 – Richmond 23 Mar 2018! Description What is Intelligent Data Integration? SSIS packages developed using tried and true design patterns, built to participate in a DevOps enterprise practicing DILM, produced using Biml and executed using …
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Immersion Event on Learning SSIS – May 2018!
I am honored to partner with the awesome team at SQLSkills to deliver IESSIS1: Immersion Event on Learning SQL Server Integration Services in person in Chicago 7-11 May 2018! Click here to register! Here’s what I’ll be covering: Module 1: Introduction In the introduction we share information about the instructor, course flow, and content, and gather …
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Data Integration Life Cycle Management with SSIS: A Short Introduction by Example is Available for Pre-Order!
I’m excited to announce that book #3 for 2017 is available for pre-order at Amazon! Data Integration Life Cycle Management with SSIS: A Short Introduction by Example is a(nother) short-ish book (~112 pages) that offers insight into managing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in an enterprise. I wrote the book to demonstrate managing SSIS as it …
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Expert SSIS Training 4-5 Dec 2017!
Yep, we’re doing it again. In cooperation with Brent Ozar Unlimited, the next delivery of Expert SSIS Training is 4-5 Dec 2017. I had a great time delivering this course with Brent in September and I’m excited to have the opportunity to share this material with you again! If you register soon (written 27 Sep …
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Presenting at the Seattle SQL Pro Workshop 2017
I am honored to be among the presenters at the Seattle SQL Pro Workshop 2017! Also presenting are Jason Brimhall, Louis Davidson, Jimmy May, Gail Shaw and Wayne Sheffield. I’m looking forward to learning a bunch from these smart folks! My session is titled Designing an SSIS Framework: In this “demo-tastic” presentation, SSIS trainer, author, and …
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Presenting at Chicago Suburban SQL Server User Group 3 Oct!
I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework at the Chicago Suburban SQL Server User Group Tuesday 3 Oct 2017! Learn more and register here. I hope to see you there! :{>