Biml Academy – Using Biml to Build a Target Database

Using Biml to Build a Target Database is the latest unit available at Biml Academy. You can see a description of Using Biml to Build a Target Database at the link above, but I ask you to consider Basic Biml Training – which includes: Using Biml to Build a Target Database Adding Your First BimlScript Build …
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One Learning Path for Biml

I regularly get email asking how to learn Business Intelligence Markup Language (Biml). I thought I would share one Biml learning path in this post. Learning Biml is like learning any new technology: it’s hard. You have to commit to spending hours “heads down” working through examples, viewing training material, and reading blogs and books. …
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Workaround for BimlExpress 2018 Error Importing Packages

I had no sooner published my blog post about the coolness of Biml 2018 when I encountered a bug trying to use one of the features I really like – converting SSIS packages to Biml using (FREE!) BimlExpress 2018 with Visual Studio 2017. My first response was, “Durnit! This worked in the test versions.” My second …
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It’s Biml 2018 Release Day!

Scott Currie and the team at Varigence announce the release of BimlFlex 2018, BimlStudio 2018, and BimlExpress 2018! This much-anticipated release includes awesome features for experienced Biml professionals as well as for data engineers new to automating processes! BimlFlex 2018 BimlFlex is a mature and complete data engineering automation framework. Out of the box, BimlFlex …
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My Books

I’ve authored and co-authored a bunch of books! Truth be told, I enjoy writing. I think my love of writing stems from a love of learning. I’m just trying to share the joy! It’s a huge honor to write. I’m humbled and thrilled (all at the same time – a feeling I describe as “all …
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Available for Pre-Order – The Biml Book!

  I am excited to announce The Biml Book is now available for pre-order from Amazon and Apress! I was honored to write with the inventor of Biml, Scott Currie, and an awesome team of BimlHeroes: Jacob Alley, Martin Andersson, Peter Avenant, Bill Fellows, Simon Peck, Reeves Smith, Raymond Sondak, Benjamin Weissman, and Cathrine Wilhelmsen. Chapters …
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