Adding an SSIS Application to SSIS Framework Community Edition

Note: This post was originally posted at SQLBlog. I’m writing more about SSIS Framework Community Edition because lots of people are using this free, open-source utility to execute collections of SSIS packages – called SSIS Applications – in their enterprises. Earlier I wrote Schedule an SSIS Application with SSIS Framework Community Edition, a post that describes using SQL …
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Biml Precon by Shannon Lowder 11 Aug

I was disappointed to cancel my SQL Saturday – Louisville precon scheduled for 4 Aug. To the SQL Saturday – Louisville organizers who were kind enough to select my precon and the good people who registered, I apologize. There’s another good Biml precon only a couple hours up the road one week later, 11 Aug. …
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The Recording for Enterprise SSIS, Biml, and DILM is Available!

Kent and I had an awesome time delivering Enterprise SSIS, Biml, and DILM! I think it shows. You can check out the recording here (registration required). You can get the tools and utilities we demonstrated at DILM Suite – most are free and some are even open-source! You can grab the latest release of BimlExpress from Varigence! :{>

Upcoming Events Featuring the Latest Biml Products!

The latest versions of BimlExpress and BimlStudio have been released less than 24 hours – along with the debut of BimlFlex – and already there are free online events showcasing some of the products. They still have that new build smell! Enterprise SSIS, Biml, and DILM – join Kent Bradshaw and me for this fun-filled …
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Building Custom Tasks for SQL Server Integration Services Is Now Available!

Building Custom Tasks for SQL Server Integration Services, my latest book, is now available! Learn to build custom SSIS tasks using Visual Studio Community Edition and Visual Basic. Bring all the power of Microsoft .NET to bear on your data integration and ETL processes, and for no added cost over what you’ve already spent on …
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Expert SSIS Training Online with Brent Ozar Unlimited!

I’ve been Brent-ified! I’m honored to announce Brent Ozar Unlimited  and I are partnering to bring you instructor-led Expert SSIS Training 11-12 Sep 2017. Abstract Data integration is the foundation of data science, business intelligence, and enterprise data warehousing. This instructor-led training class is specifically designed for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) professionals responsible for developing, …
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