I cannot count how many times I’ve been asked about the deprecation of Microsoft OLE DB for SQL Server. My best guess? Hundreds of times over the years. My reply to questions has been: “I do not believe Microsoft will deprecate the OLE DB Driver for SQL Server.” In data integration circles, the announcement in …
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SSIS Performance Pattern – Loading a Bajillion Records
Do you need to use SSIS to load some data from a large source? This post covers some thoughts on a couple/three patterns you may apply to help. I can hear you thinking, “Which pattern should I use, Andy?” That’s an excellent question! The answer is, “It depends.” You should test each pattern and see …
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Immersion Event on Learning SSIS – May 2018!
I am honored to partner with the awesome team at SQLSkills to deliver IESSIS1: Immersion Event on Learning SQL Server Integration Services in person in Chicago 7-11 May 2018! Click here to register! Here’s what I’ll be covering: Module 1: Introduction In the introduction we share information about the instructor, course flow, and content, and gather …
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Data Integration Life Cycle Management with SSIS: A Short Introduction by Example is Available for Pre-Order!
I’m excited to announce that book #3 for 2017 is available for pre-order at Amazon! Data Integration Life Cycle Management with SSIS: A Short Introduction by Example is a(nother) short-ish book (~112 pages) that offers insight into managing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in an enterprise. I wrote the book to demonstrate managing SSIS as it …
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SSIS Change Detection Patterns: None
A Post About Nothing Actually not. But as a fan of Seinfeld, it’s cool to work in that quote. Seriously, though, No Change Detection is a valid change detection use case. In SSIS it looks like this: Whack ‘n’ Load I (lovingly) refer to this SSIS Design Pattern as the Whack ‘n’ Load Pattern. Is …
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Expert SSIS Training 4-5 Dec 2017!
Yep, we’re doing it again. In cooperation with Brent Ozar Unlimited, the next delivery of Expert SSIS Training is 4-5 Dec 2017. I had a great time delivering this course with Brent in September and I’m excited to have the opportunity to share this material with you again! If you register soon (written 27 Sep …
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Presenting at the Seattle SQL Pro Workshop 2017
I am honored to be among the presenters at the Seattle SQL Pro Workshop 2017! Also presenting are Jason Brimhall, Louis Davidson, Jimmy May, Gail Shaw and Wayne Sheffield. I’m looking forward to learning a bunch from these smart folks! My session is titled Designing an SSIS Framework: In this “demo-tastic” presentation, SSIS trainer, author, and …
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Presenting at Chicago Suburban SQL Server User Group 3 Oct!
I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework at the Chicago Suburban SQL Server User Group Tuesday 3 Oct 2017! Learn more and register here. I hope to see you there! :{>
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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SSIS Version 15.0 Script Error
There I was… Delivering ExpertSSIS training with Brent Ozar Unlimited (we’re going to present another ExpertSSIS class – stay tuned for more information). I scheduled the execution of an SSIS package that contains a Script Task via SQL Agent, executed the job, and boom: “Excellent teaching moment,” I thought as I opened SSIS Catalog Overview and …
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