You can access Biml Academy recordings and more at the Biml Academy website! The recording for Biml Academy Lesson 0-SSIS Design Patterns is now live! Registration is required but I promise to only send you updates about the cool stuff we’re working on at Enterprise Data & Analytics and Andy Leonard Consulting which includes DILM …
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IESSIS1 2-6 May 2016 in Chicago!
Want to learn more about SSIS (from me!)? IESSIS1: Immersion Event on Learning SQL Server Integration Services is 2-6 May in Chicago! It’s not too late to register. This 1-300-level, 5-day, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) training class was created to train technology professionals in the fine art of using SSIS to build data integration …
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Introducing DILM Suite
Kevin Hazzard (Blog | @KevinHazzard), Kent Bradshaw, and I are excited to announce DILM Suite! I can hear you thinking, “What is DILM, Andy?” I’m glad you asked! Data Integration Lifecycle Management (DILM) is the art and science of managing data integration in the enterprise. “Ok, so what is this DILM Suite of which you …
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Tinkering with SSIS 2016 RC2
I’ve been testing SSIS 2016 as the CTPs (Community Technology Previews) and RCs (Release Candidates) have been made available. I’ve been most interested in changes to the SSIS Catalog. Getting RC2 running posed a couple challenges for me so I thought I would blog about my test setup – in case anyone else is experiencing …
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BI’s Not Dead
Timo Elliot [Blog | @timoelliott] wrote yesterday that BI is Dead and Julie Koesmarno [Blog | @mssqlgirl] was kind enough to tweet about it. The compelling point in Mr. Elliott’s post is: “The most charitable view is that Gartner feels it has to exaggerate the demise of BI in order to get customers to pay …
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SQL Server Developer Edition is FREE!
I’ve blogged about the value of SQL Server Developer Edition for years. It’s Enterprise Edition with a End User License Agreement (EULA) that states you cannot use the SKU for production. Developer Edition used to sell for around $50 USD, but it is now free! Download SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition today! :{>
Announcing Biml Academy!
You can access Biml Academy recordings and more at the Biml Academy website! Announcing Enterprise Data & Analytics Biml Academy – 5 Days of Free Training – 9-13 May! Welcome to Biml Academy! Join me for a five-day online event and learn Biml now! [Recording] Biml Academy – Lesson 0 – SSIS Design Patterns – …
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The Recording for DILM with SSIS Catalog Compare is now Available
The recording for the (free!) Enterprise Data & Analytics webinar “DILM with Catalog Compare” is now available. Registration is required. Enjoy! :{>
Free Webinar 28 Mar at 1:00 PM EDT – DILM with Catalog Compare
Join me 28 Mar 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT for DILM with Catalog Compare – another (FREE!) webinar from Enterprise Data & Analytics! DILM (Data Integration Lifecycle Management) is how data integration is done in the modern DevOps enterprise. Join Andy Leonard, Data Philosopher at Enterprise Data & Analytics, for a look at a helpful …
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Recording Available for “Biml 201: Batched Incremental Load in the SSIS Framework”
You can view the recording for Biml 201: Batched Incremental Load in the SSIS Framework – a free webinar from Enterprise Data & Analytics (registration required). The source code is available here. Enjoy! :{> Next webinar: DILM with Catalog Compare – 28 Mar 2016, 1:00 PM EDT. Register today!