Wee-Hyong Tok

Kaarthik Sivashanmugam

Xiaoning Ding

Rakesh Parida

Matt Masson

This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. Readers will discover how the experts perform data integration tasks and gain in-depth understanding of Integration Service capabilities introduced in SQL Server 2012.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services

Jessica Moss

Andy Leonard

Tim Mitchell

Michelle Ufford

SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns is newly-revised for SQL Server 2014, and is a book of recipes for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Design patterns in the book help to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions. The patterns and solution examples in the book increase your efficiency as an SSIS developer, because you do not have to design and code from scratch with each new problem you face. The book's team of expert authors take you through numerous design patterns that you'll soon be using every day, providing the thought process and technical details needed to support their solutions. SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns goes beyond the surface of the immediate problems to be solved, delving into why particular problems should be solved in certain ways. You'll learn more about SSIS as a result, and you'll learn by practical example. Where appropriate, the book provides examples of alternative patterns and discusses when and where they should be used. Highlights of the book include sections on ETL Instrumentation, SSIS Frameworks, Business Intelligence Markup Language, and Dependency Services. Takes you through solutions to common data integration challenges Provides examples involving Business Intelligence Markup Language Teaches SSIS using practical examples

SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns

SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns is a book of recipes for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Design patterns in the book show how to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions. Because you do not have to build the code from scratch each time, using design patterns improves your efficiency as an SSIS developer. In SSIS Design Patterns, we take you through several of these snippets in detail, providing the technical details of the resolution. SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns does not focus on the problems to be solved; instead, the book delves into why particular problems should be solved in certain ways. You'll learn more about SSIS as a result, and you'll learn by practical example. Where appropriate, SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns provides examples of alternative patterns and discusses when and where they should be used. Highlights of the book include sections on ETL Instrumentation, SSIS Frameworks, and Dependency Services. Takes you through solutions to several common data integration challenges Demonstrates new features in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Teaches SSIS using practical examples

SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns

SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns is newly-revised for SQL Server 2014, and is a book of recipes for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Design patterns in the book help to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions. The patterns and solution examples in the book increase your efficiency as an SSIS developer, because you do not have to design and code from scratch with each new problem you face. The book's team of expert authors take you through numerous design patterns that you'll soon be using every day, providing the thought process and technical details needed to support their solutions. SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns goes beyond the surface of the immediate problems to be solved, delving into why particular problems should be solved in certain ways. You'll learn more about SSIS as a result, and you'll learn by practical example. Where appropriate, the book provides examples of alternative patterns and discusses when and where they should be used. Highlights of the book include sections on ETL Instrumentation, SSIS Frameworks, Business Intelligence Markup Language, and Dependency Services. Takes you through solutions to common data integration challenges Provides examples involving Business Intelligence Markup Language Teaches SSIS using practical examples What you’ll learn Load data from flat file formats Explore patterns for executing SSIS packages Discover a pattern for loading XML data Migrate SSIS packages through your application lifecycle without editing connections Take advantage of SSIS 2012 Dependency Services Build an SSIS Framework to support your application needs Apply BIML to make your work go easier and faster Who this book is for SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns is for the data integration developer who is ready to take their SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) skills to a more efficient level. It’s for the developer interested in locating a previously-tested solution quickly. SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns is a great book for ETL (extract, transform, and load) specialists and those seeking practical uses for new features in SQL Server 2012 and 2014 Integration Services. It’s an excellent choice for business intelligence and data warehouse developers. Table of Contents 1. Metadata Collection Patterns 2. Execution Patterns 3. Scripting Patterns 4. SQL Server Source Patterns 5. Data Cleansing 6. DB2 Source Patterns 7. Flat File Source Patterns 8. Loading a PDW Region in APS 9. XML Patterns 10. Expression Language Patterns 11. Data Warehouse Patterns 12. Loading Parallel Data Warehouse 13. Slowly Changing Dimensions 14. Loading the Cloud 15. Logging and Reporting Patterns 16. Parent-Child Patterns 17. Configuration 18. Deployment 19. Estimating ETL Projects 20. Business Intelligence Markup Language 21. BIML and SSIS Frameworks 22. Appendix A. Evolution of an SSIS Framework

Anne Masson

“This is a story of resilience, positivity, adaptability and love.” – Clare Balding This is the extraordinary story of the road to recovery of Matt who, at the tail end of 2010 at the age of twenty-three, suffered a life-altering brain injury. Awakening from a six-week coma, he couldn’t talk or even sit up in bed unsupported. It was clear that he wouldn’t be able to resume his career as a water sports instructor, nor did it look very likely that he would be able to pursue his passion for skiing. However, Matt had other ideas. When he regained the ability to speak he declared that his first post-injury goal was to be skiing by the end of the year. The fact that he couldn’t actually walk was but an obstacle to be overcome in due course. This turned out to be the first of many more challenging goals yet to come. He was discharged from the hospital after six months of intensive rehabilitation and therapy and only six months left to reach his first goal. The game was most definitely on. Not only did he get back on his skis by November 2011, but in 2018 he went on to graduate with a degree in Sports Journalism and, embracing his now wobbly walk, he embarked on a whole new career as the Wobbly Journo, specialising in writing about free-skiing. The Road to the Top of the Mountain allows the reader to accompany Matt on his recovery path as, supported by friends, family and the ski community at large, he battled his way back to an independent life with many adventures on the way in Europe and America. It also explains in a basic way how the brain works and what happens when it is damaged. It is an uplifting story of great hope and determination as told by his mother, Anne, with contributions from Matt throughout. Praise for the book: “Matt has taken ownership of a bad situation in an immensely inspiring way.” – David Wise, American Skier and Winter Olympic Gold Medalist “Lit by the beacon of wisdom C.R Johnson left him with, Matt shaped an unfortunate event into miraculous achievements.“ – Phil Casabon, Two-time X Games Real Ski Winner “As a passionate skier and physio, meeting Matt was really inspiring… to see the power and faith in coming back so strong after such a gnarly accident and willing to ski again really put everything in perspective.” – Arianna Tricomi, Three-Time Freeride World Tour Ski Women’s Champion “Whatever might be the path that life brings you on, you’ve got to own it rather than let life own you. Matt could have given up. Given up on walking, given up on skiing, given up on studying, given up on so many things that “normal” people do on a daily basis… I’m sure that the thought of giving up never crossed his mind. He owns it big time!” – Markus Eder, Freeride World Tour Ski Men’s Champion and Olympian “Matt Masson has been an incredible journey to partake in – a reminder that true passion helps us overcome even the largest of obstacles.” – Jacob Webster, Swedish Freeskier “A truly remarkable story of incredible courage and tenacity from a young man determined not to let a life-changing injury stop him from fulfilling his dreams.” – Dr. Tania Ahern

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