T-SQL Tuesday: Aggregations in SSIS

  Introduction Jes Borland (Blog | @grrl_geek) is hosting this month’s T-SQL Tuesday – started by SQLBlog’s own Adam Machanic (Blog | @AdamMachanic) – and it is about aggregation. I thought I’d show a couple ways to do aggregation using SSIS. The Aggregate Transformation in SSIS The Aggregate transform in SSIS is fast. I built an SSIS …
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SQLPeople Interviews with Stuart Ainsworth, Andie Letourneau, and Robert C. Cain

Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople. At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year.   SQLPeople‘s third month is off to a great start! Check out these interviews: Stuart AinsworthAndie LetourneauRobert C. Cain :{>

Presenting at Roanoke Code Camp Saturday!

Introduction I am honored to once again be selected to present at Roanoke Code Camp! An Introductory Topic One of my presentations is titled “I See a Control Flow Tab. Now What?” It’s a Level 100 talk for those wishing to learn how to build their very first SSIS package. This highly-interactive, demo-intense presentation is …
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February SQLPeople!

Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople. At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year.   SQLPeople is off to a great start. Thanks to all who have made our second month awesome – those willing to share and respond to interview requests and those who are enjoying …
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Book Review: Poke the Box

Introduction Seth Godin’s latest book is called Poke the Box. I’m still reading it, but I have these thoughts to share: Initiate The theme of the book is to start something. Initiate. Engage. Don’t wait to be picked – pick yourself. I so identify with this sentiment. It’s a driving tenet behind SQLPeople. Seth points out …
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The PASS Elections Review Committee Needs Your Feedback

Introduction  PASS has had an ERC (Elections Review Committee) forum running for a few months now. There’s been surprisingly little feedback, though lots of reads. Here’s what it looks like tonight: That’s 1,662 views and 37 replies by my count. Not very many replies… Jump In! Now’s the time to let PASS know what you think …
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SQLUniversity Professional Development Week: Learning To Fly

Introduction Clem and Jim Bob were out hunting the other day in the woods south of Farmville. As they crossed a ridge, they came upon a big ol’ Momma Bear and her cub. The larger bear immediately started towards them. Jim Bob took off running as fast as he could. He stopped when he realized …
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SQLU Professional Development Week: The Difference Between Your Business and Community Presence

Introduction Proto-earth, dinosaurs, and the days when your personal and business profiles were separate and distinct. What do these things all have in common? They are all in the past. Background Checks Corporate background checks now routinely include a search for social media profiles, forum posts, and blogs. As professionals are learning, the things you …
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What Should PASS Be?

Introduction As he does so well, Andy Warren (Blog | @sqlAndy) has issued a challenge to the community: What Should PASS Be? I’m sure lots of people have responded already, but I’ve been struck by two: Grant Fritchey’s (Blog | @GFritchey) What Should PASS Be? and Robert Matthew Cook’s (Blog | @sqlmashup) [blog] What Should PASS Be? …
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MVPs and the Community

Introduction Earlier this month, David Woods decided to drop his MVP award. The move inspired some interesting comments and discussion among MVPs. David’s points are: MVP Expertise Microsoft Technology Products Microsoft “Listens” Cost-Benefits for an MVP MVP Expertise After mentioning he’s encountered MVPs who are not experts, David states: “The way you get in is …
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