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Software Developer Survey

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We'd like to grow our understanding of the software you create and how you get it to your users. This survey should only take a few minutes and we really appreciate your input!

SQL Server 2012 Integration Services- Using Environments in Package Execution

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Integration Services (SSIS)

SQL Server 2012 Integration Services offers several different options for deploying and storing SSIS packages along with their associated projects, two of which are directly related to two deployment models available in SQL Server Data Tools console. Marcin Policht presents one of these methods, which deals with packages deployed using Project Deployment Model and leverages newly introduced Environments.

Introduction to Indexes: Part 2 – The clustered index

by Gail Shaw

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Indexing

In the second part of her series on indexing, MVP Gail Shaw examines clustered indexes. Learn what this index is, how it differs from a heap, and how it can help your queries.

Starting to Program

by Steve Jones

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Editorial

This Friday Steve Jones asks what resources might help the new DBA learn to program better. Pick the language of your choice and let us know what resources have worked well for you.

Trash Destination Adapter

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Integration Services (SSIS)

The Trash Destination and this article came from early experiences of using SSIS and community feedback at the time. When developing a package it is very useful to have a destination adapter that does nothing but consume rows with no setup requirement. You often want run a package part way through development, or just add a path so you can set a Data Viewer. There are stock tasks that can be used, but with the Trash Destination all columns are treated as selected automatically (usage type of read-only), so the pipeline knows they are required.

Advanced SSIS Fuzzy Matching via Record Linkage Methodology

by Ira Whiteside

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Integration Services (SSIS)

Greatly improve SSIS Fuzzy Grouping performance by using a Conditional Split and Multi Cast.

Clouds, Costs, and Data Analytics

by Steve Jones

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Editorial

The cloud can be good or bad for your company, but it can easily be a costly endeavor that doesn't save you money. Steve Jones some data analysis is needed to ensure you have a cost effective cloud infrastructure.