Free Webinar – Updates to the SSIS Framework

Join me 30 Jul 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT for Updates to the SSIS Framework! The recording for this presentation is available here. “I cover a really good example in the webinar. “ My favorite new feature is Application Package Property Overrides. I can hear you thinking, “What are Application Package Property Overrides, Andy?” I’m …
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Learn SSIS Data Flows and Azure Data Factory in August 2020!

I recently added two online training deliveries for August 2020: 10-11 Aug 2020: SSIS Data Flows 12 Aug 2020: Master the Fundamentals of Azure Data Factory SSIS Data Flows is a two-day, online, live course designed to jumpstart SSIS developers who want to learn SSIS and those who desire to fill gaps in their self-taught …
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SQL Server Data Automation through Frameworks Book Available for Pre-Order

Although the cover image needs an update, my and Kent Bradshaw’s next book – titled “SQL Server Data Automation through Frameworks: Building Metadata-driven Frameworks with T-SQL, SSIS, and Azure Data Factory” is available for pre-order!

The Recording of Configuring and Managing ADF Azure-SSIS Integration Runtimes is Available

Enjoy this recording of Configuring and Managing ADF Azure-SSIS Integration Runtimes! <ShamelessPlug> Need Help Getting Started with ADF? Enterprise Data & Analytics specializes in helping enterprises modernize their data engineering by lifting and shifting SSIS from on-premises to the cloud. Our experienced engineers grok enterprises of all sizes. We’ve done the hard work for large and challenging data engineering enterprises. …
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Integration Services Extension for VS 2019 v3.8 Released

The Integration Services v3.8 extension for VS 2019 has been released! From the SQL Server Integration Services Projects page: <ShamelessPlug> Need Help Getting Started with SSIS? Enterprise Data & Analytics specializes in helping enterprises kickstart or complete Enterprise Data Warehouse projects – whether on-premises or in the cloud. Our experienced engineers grok enterprises of all …
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Four Questions to Ask When Hiring an Enterprise Data Consultant

It’s time to hire a consultant for your enterprise data project. That is awesome news, but a quick search for the perfect consultancy reveals a number of options (and hourly rates). What’s a CEO, CIO, CFO, VP, or Director to do? How do you choose a consultant with the right experience for your enterprise data …
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The SSIS Catalog and SCCPAC Files

The SSIS Catalog is a pretty cool SSIS framework, whether installed on-premises or in the cloud (Azure-SSIS). Practicing lifecycle management with the SSIS Catalog can be… challenging. Try scripting an existing SSIS Catalog Environment after creation, for example: The result? Sad trombone… SCCPAC Files to the Rescue! SSIS Catalog Compare Enterprise Edition includes SCCPAC file …
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On Installing Integration Services Versions Side-by-Side

I do not recommend installing Integration Services versions side-by-side. Microsoft provides an article describing how to accomplish side-by-side installation of Integration Services, but the article has not been updated in over three years and the last SSIS version mentioned is 2016. Over the years, I have helped customers who have more than one version of …
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