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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Integration Services Extension for VS 2019 v3.6 Update
The SQL Server Integration Services Projects extension for Visual Studio 2019 was updated 20 Apr 2020. There are also recent updates to Visual Studio, Live Share, and the GitHub Extension for Visual Studio. Happy coding! :{>
Learn Azure Data Factory and SSIS and Save Money!
I am excited to announce two additional live, online training deliveries: SSIS Data Flows – 27-28 May 2020 SSIS Administration – 02-03 Jun 2020. Note: SSIS Data Flows is a prerequisite for SSIS Administration. SSIS Data Flows is the first two days of my four-day live, online From Zero To SSIS course – which I …
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Azure DevOps and the SSIS Development Lifecycle Recording is Available!
Azure DevOps and the SSIS Development Lifecycle was recorded 3 Apr 2020. Enjoy! :{>
Using Parameters in ADF Recording is Available
The recording for Using Parameters in Azure Data Factory is available. Enjoy! :{>
Azure Data Factory Execution Patterns Recording is Available!
The recording for Azure Data factory Execution Patterns is available! Enjoy. :{>
Free Training for People Who Have Lost Their Jobs
Update: I am unable to offer free training to people who lost their job due to the pandemic at this time. Thank you to everyone who took advantage of this offer. I hope the training helped. – Andy I saw a tweet earlier today from another friend who has been laid off as a …
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Source-Control SSIS Catalog Contents in Azure DevOps
I did a thing – actually a couple things – that I’ve been dreaming about for a while. In a couple recent blog posts – SSIS Catalog Compare Enterprise Generates SCCPAC Files and Azure DevOps, Software Development, and Git Part 4 – Command-Line with Azure DevOps – I walked through one way to source-control the …
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Azure DevOps, Software Development, and Git Part 4 – Command-Line with Azure DevOps
I’m writing about my journey with git, sharing my experiences along the way. The series to date: Azure DevOps, SSIS, and Git Part 0 – Getting Started Azure DevOps, Software Development, and Git Part 1 – Applied Azure DevOps, Software Development, and Git Part 2 – Distributed Version Control Azure DevOps, Software Development, and Git …
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