I started answering a question on SQL Community Slack’s #ssis channel and I realized this would be better served as a blog post. The question was about three SSIS Data Flow properties: DefaultBufferSize, Engine Thread and DefaultBufferMaxRows. I rarely change the EngineThreads property. DefaultBufferSize and DefaultBufferMaxRows are two ways of managing the size limits of a Data …
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Completed: Microsoft Big Data Professional Program Capstone Project
I’m excited to announce that I’ve completed – with help from my friend and brother and co-host of the Data Driven podcast, Frank La Vigne (Blog | @Tableteer) – the Microsoft Big Data Professional Program Capstone project! The capstone is the last course requirement (of 10 courses) to complete the Microsoft Professional Program in Big …
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Honored to Present Faster SSIS at SQL Saturday Albuquerque on Cinco de Mayo!
I am honored to present Faster SSIS at SQL Saturday #720 – Albuquerque 5 May 2018! Abstract Ever wonder why SSIS runs so slow? Watch SSIS author Andy Leonard as he runs test loads using sample and real-world data and shows you how to tune SQL Server 2016 Integration Services (SSIS 2016) packages. We’ll start …
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The Recording for Introduction to Loading the Cloud with SSIS is Now Available
The recording for the free webinar titled Introduction to Loading the Cloud with SSIS is now available (registration required). Abstract The cloud is coming, ready of not. In this session, presenter and author Andy Leonard discusses and demonstrates some patterns for loading cloud destinations using SSIS. For more information on data integration in the cloud, …
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My Learning Resources for SSIS
People often ask me, “Andy, where can I learn SSIS or learn more about it?” Well, you’re at one such location – my blog! I’ve been blogging about SSIS for about 10 years as I type this. There’s a lot posts here about SSIS – that’s the good news. The bad news is: There’s a …
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The Recording for Beginning SSIS in Practice is Available
The recording for the webinar Beginning SSIS in Practice is now available (registration required). :{>
Introduction to Loading the Cloud with SSIS – 29 Mar 2018
The cloud is coming, ready of not. In this session, presenter and author Andy Leonard discusses and demonstrates some patterns for loading cloud destinations using SSIS. Join me for Introduction to Loading the Cloud with SSIS 29 Mar 2018 at noon ET to learn more. Register today! :{>
Three Presentations With Penny Trupe
I’m excited to deliver three presentations next week with my co-worker and daughter, Penny Trupe! On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (19, 20, and 21 Mar) we are presenting the following 30-minute sessions at noon ET: Young Moms in Technology Beginning SSIS in Practice The Value Proposition of Certifications Click the links above to learn more. …
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The Recording for Introduction to Change Detection with SSIS is Available
The recording for Introduction to Change Detection with SSIS is now available for viewing here (registration required). Change detection is the central component for Incremental Load data integration patterns. Join SSIS author, presenter, and blogger Andy Leonard as he discusses and demonstrates: No Change Detection Brute-Force Change Detection Hashed Change Detection Enjoy! :{>
The Recording for Introduction to SSIS Design Patterns, Part 1 is Available
The Recording for Introduction to SSIS Design Patterns, Part 1 is now available (registration required). Abstract: SSIS Design Patterns are tried and true data integration patterns built in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Join author and international speaker Andy Leonard as he explores: – The Truncate and Load Staging Pattern – The Incremental Load Pattern