This white paper describes how to export master data from Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) using a subscription view, and how to import the master data into an external system using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). The white paper provides a step-by-step sample for creating a subscription view and an SSIS package.  Read more...

MDS allows you to create a centralized hub for creating and managing enterprise master data. Arshad Ali discusses how to install and configure Master Data Services in SQL Server 2012, and a method to deploy sample models.  Read more...

Learn how to import data to Master Data Services (MDS) using Master Data Manager Portal UI to enter data manually or how to automate the import process by staging data into three different MDS staging tables.   Read more...

There are numerous databases housing the same information and it's getting quite difficult to keep everything in line. I've heard from a number of departments who want a more centralized approach to handling customer data, but I don't know where to begin. Can you steer me in the right direction?   Read more...

With Master Data Services, IT organizations can centrally manage critical data assets companywide.  Read more...

The article will provide an overview of Master Data Services and a sample SSIS Package.  Read more...