When discussing SQL Server 2012 Integration Services, we have been dealing mainly with the traditional data management model, where the entire SQL Server environment resides on-premise. This once predominant paradigm is obviously changing, with hosted solutions (in the form of both private and public clouds) becoming increasingly common. In order to properly account for this trend, we turn our attention to the role that SSIS can serve in a mixed environment, where a part of the SQL Server estate is located in Windows Azure.

The Human Cost of Managing Data

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

There's a cost to managing data that isn't always considered: the human cost. Additional stress, work, and load can result in less than efficient management, even when you contain hard costs.

Manage SQL Server Reporting Services in Management Studio

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Reporting Services (SSRS)

Most maintenance for SSRS is performed either in Report Manager online or within the Report Services Configuration Manager from the desktop. The SSRS Management Studio connection is certainly no replacement for either of these tools, however, several benefits can be obtained using SSMS. First, you are able to connect to the SSRS even if you are having browser issues; second, it is often quicker to just switch from using Management Studio for the Database Engine.

Citizen Scientists

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

The increasing power and shrinking size of computing devices means that more and more people can gather and analyze data. Steve Jones talks about some opportunities.

SQL Server Cloud Migration Part I

by Edward Polley

SQLServerCentral.com

SQL Server

A SQL Server migration with minimal business impact while synchronizing schema and data.

The PoSh DBA – Getting to know PowerShell

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SimpleTalk

Although it was primarily designed for System Administrators, PowerShell is now extending its use to Database, SharePoint, Exchange and all Microsoft products. In this article Laerte Junior offers an introduction to PowerShell and describes how DBAs can use PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks. He also explains when to use PowerShell instead of, or in addition to, T-SQL and SSIS.

Can SQL Server do ‘Big’?

by Phil Factor

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

Can SQL Server scale? Phil Factor has a few thoughts on the capacities that SQL Server can scale to.

SQL Server Reporting Services Report Manager Tips and Tricks

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Reporting Services (SSRS)

Dattatrey Sindol shares his tips and tricks on SQL Server Reporting Services Report Manager. He provides guidance on Customizing Report Manager Header/Title, Uploading Custom File Types to Report Manager, and Enable My Reports Feature.