In T-SQL there are many functions there to help do a variety of different things.  SSIS is no different.  In fact, a good number of the commonly used functions from T-SQL are in SSIS as well.  Here we will explore the different Trim functions found in SSIS.

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In an SSIS package you have the option to choose from a wide range of source from Flat Files to writing queries using OLEDB sources such as SQL Server. Often times, such as writing queries against SQL Server, the metadata will come from the table and you won’t need to… Read more

The MultiDimensional eXpressions, or MDX, language is used to query the data in a multidimensional in an OLAP database.  In the case of examples here, SQL Server Analysis Services. This example uses the Contoso demo cube available for download here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=18279

Function Name: BottomCount

Use Case: Brings back the lowest… Read more

The MultiDimensional eXpressions, or MDX, language is used to query the data in a multidimensional in an OLAP database.  In the case of examples here, SQL Server Analysis Services. This example uses the Contoso demo cube available for download here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=18279

Function Name: TopCount

Use Case: Brings back the highest… Read more

One dimension you can be positive will always make it’s way into your data warehouse is the Date dimension.  Over the past couple of years I have taken a look at a lot of Date dimension scripts and found quite a few good ones.  Well recently I needed to add… Read more

Tomorrow at 11AM Eastern time I will be presenting a FREE webinar for Pragmatic Works (website) on Introduction to SharePoint BI.  Get the details below along with the link to view the FREE event.

Title: Introduction to SharePoint BI

When: Tuesday March 6th, 2012 at 11AM Eastern

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