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• Getting Started with SSIS: Get the Software and Tools

  People often ask me for tips on getting started with SSIS. My advice is always the same: Get a copy of SQL Server Developer Edition. At the time of this writing, the current version of SQL Server is SQL Server 2014. If you work in an organization that Read More... Posted Thursday, January 01, 2015 8:01 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: #BY15, Develoer Edition, Getting Started SSIS, SQL Server, SSDT-BI, SSIS

• It’s That Time of Year to Think About Your Career

  If you work with SQL Server (or want to work with SQL Server), this is a good time of the year to think about your career. Why? It’s the holiday season and you should have some time off… unless you have a Crappy Job . You can use some of this time to Read More... Posted Friday, December 05, 2014 2:00 PM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: SQL Server, SQL Server 2014, SSIS, SSIS 2014

• Repost for 2014: Come to the PASS Summit

  I originally posted this five years ago. It’s about my first PASS Summit ten years ago. I’ve made a couple edits and added some links. I hope it will encourage you to attend the PASS Summit 2014. :{> "What's the big deal about the PASS Summit, Read More... Posted Friday, October 03, 2014 6:54 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, PASS Summit 2014, SQL Server, SQL Server Community

• You Need a DBA

  This post was inspired by a recent conversation with a DBA followed by reading The Curse of Relational Databases (especially the comments) posted at Grant Fritchey ’s SQL Server Central blog . I have two points to make: As of mid-2014 a physical person Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 3 Comments Filed under: DBA, SQL Server

• RichmondSQL Meeting Tonight! (12 Dec 2013) - Az Arunachalam on Extended Events

  When: Thursday, December 12th, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM! SQL Server Extended Events Microsoft is deprecating Trace and Profiler, a staple for monitoring SQL server since forever, in favor of Extended Events, introduced in Read More... Posted Thursday, December 12, 2013 7:30 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Database Developer, Developer Community, RichmondSQL, SQL Server, SQL Server Community

• SQL in the City Event Dates Announced!

  Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for Read More... Posted Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Community, Developer Community, Software Business, SQL Server, SQL Server Community

• SSIS Design Patterns, the Book

  For the past two years, I have had the honor and privilege or authoring SSIS Design Patterns alongside Jessica Moss, Michelle Ufford, Tim Mitchell, and Matt Masson. Publication of the book – like many projects of this scope – has been delayed. The current Read More... Posted Monday, August 06, 2012 1:37 PM by andyleonard | 4 Comments Filed under: BIML, Books, Business Intelligence, Components, Data Warehouse, Data Warehousing, Database Developer, Deployment, Design Pattern, Developer Community, Elegant Design, ETL, ETL Instrumentation, Expression Language, Incremental, SQL Azure, SQL Server, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2012, Writing

• “Do Philanthropy Where You Are”

  That call to action from Microsoft Leadership struck a chord with many in the SQL Server MVP Community. The response? SQL Server MVP Deep Dives , released at the PASS Summit 2009. Proceeds from the sale of that book continue to go to War Child International Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 2 Comments Filed under: Books, MVP, PASS Summit 2011, SQL Server, SQL Server Community

• SQLTreeO–Folders in SSMS

  Introduction I got a note from Jakub Dvorak via LinkedIn inviting me to try SQLTreeO . I checked out the site, liked what I read, navigated to the download , and installed it. I think it’s pretty cool. Here’s how I used it: Create a New Folder in SSMS Read More... Posted Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:52 AM by andyleonard | 6 Comments Filed under: Elegant Design, SQL Server

• Quick Database Connectivity Testing

  Introduction Ever find yourself needing to test connectivity, but you’re on a machine with no client tools? It happens to me occasionally. Here’s one trick to help: UDL files Right-click on the Windows Desktop, hover over New, and click Text Document: Read More... Posted Friday, August 26, 2011 1:00 PM by andyleonard | 5 Comments Filed under: Database Testing, SQL Server

• I Am Here To Help™

  Introduction This isn’t a trick. It’s not a gimmick. It’s not bait-and-switch. It is selfish; please allow me to explain: I Am Here To Help™ This has been my motto for the past few years. How can I serve you today? Are you thinking about starting a User Read More... Posted Friday, August 19, 2011 10:30 AM by andyleonard | 4 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, ETL, Mentoring, SQL Server, SSIS, Support

• Presenting at Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint Users Group Tomorrow!

  I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework to Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint Users Group tomorrow, 20 Jul 2011! You can register here . Details: Infotec 100 Constitution Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2011 1:58 PM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Design Pattern, Developer Community, ETL, Presentations, SQL Server, SSIS, User Groups

• SQL Solstice

  Introduction My friends in North Carolina have decided to create a new event called SQL Solstice . Details: 18 - 20 Aug 2011 Holiday Inn Brownstone & Conference Center 1707 Hillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC 27605 Toll Free 800-331-7919 18 Aug - A Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 29, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, SQL Server, SQL Server Community

• 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 Read More... Posted Friday, February 25, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Denali, SQL Server, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server Community

• PASS Goals and the SQL Server Community

  Introduction I was honored to sit at the blogger's table during the keynote sessions at the PASS Summit 2010! Our official job was to promote the Summit keynotes via social media and our blogs. Our unofficial job was to pick on each other. Rob's response? Read More... Posted Monday, November 22, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, PASS, PASS Summit 2010, SQL Server