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  Pivoting Diagnoses, Procedures and POA using a Stored Procedure called from SSIS
  In this article, I describe the way in which I used a stored procedure to pivot data into columns as well as the use of SSIS in automating the process of extracting data from SQL Server, transmitting to my customer and notifying us in an automated fashion...
  schilders   -  4 days ago   -  Comments: 2  -  Views: 722
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  Handling Complex Text Files in SSIS
  One of the challenges when working with flat files in SSIS comes when record types are mixed in a single file. This is a common scenario in health care where often times header and detail records and mixed and are only tied together by the fact that they ...
  cprice1979   -  4 days ago   -  Comments: 3  -  Views: 517
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  Use SQL To Write Your SQL Code!
  The idea of using SQL scripts to automatically generate SQL code is one that can be applied to many situations, especially when you need to process many different database objects.
  bryan_cafferky   -  4 days ago   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 334
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  Discover the power of Microsoft SQL Server with sql server business intelligence
  SQL 2005 or 2008, how do you configure security to allow a user to SELECT data from a table but not view the table definition?
  tags : sql Interview questions and answers, sql select statement, sql server error 18456, SQL Update Join
  fvcdata2011   -  4 days ago   -  Comments: 0  -  Views: 224
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  Creating 5 Star Rating using Indicators in SSRS 2008 R2
  Creating 5 Star Rating using Indicators in SSRS 2008 R2
  tags : Reporting Services 2008 R2, Indicators, SSRS R2
  aseem.sb   -  4 days ago   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 220
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  ETL Best Practice - Pre-Treat your Data!
  Do you have headaches caused by messy source data? This article provides an easy way to test and pre-treat your source data at the beginning of your package's Data Flow Task.
  CraigLove   -  11/28/2011   -  Comments: 8  -  Views: 1034
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  How to rename file and append timestamp using script task
  In this article you will learn how to rename file and append timestamp using script task in ssis.
  tags : SSIS, file archive, file rename, script task, timestamp
  NayanPatel   -  8/31/2011   -  Comments: 0  -  Views: 856
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  Using a T-SQL Cursor
  In this article, Dustin covers the basics on how to use a cursor, when you should use a cursor, and when you should not use a cursor.
  tags : SQL, Cursor, T-SQL
  DustinRyan   -  7/22/2011   -  Comments: 6  -  Views: 1173
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  [SSIS] - Select records from one table which are not available in another table
  I am talking about the case when people need to select those records from one table which are not available in another table.
  tags : SSIS, LookUp, MSBI
  smartkhilit   -  7/16/2011   -  Comments: 2  -  Views: 1306
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  [SSIS] - Passing values from one package to another package
  In this demo, I will show you how we can transfer values from one package to another package.
  tags : SSIS, Configurations
  smartkhilit   -  7/14/2011   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 1030
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  Script to generate testing database tables and dummy records
  This sample script will generate testing database with hundreds of tables, columns, views and procs with sample data.
  tags : database testing script, sample data generation script
  NayanPatel   -  7/13/2011   -  Comments: 4  -  Views: 473
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  SSIS Package Configurations
  This article will show you, how to configure the SSIS package.
  tags : MSBI, SSIS, Configurations
  smartkhilit   -  7/12/2011   -  Comments: 0  -  Views: 616
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  How to read write variable inside DataFlow ScriptComponent
  In this article we will walk through how to read and write variables inside DataFlow Script Component at various processing pahse (Before, After and During Buffer Processing)
  tags : ssis, read write variables, script-component, dataflow
  NayanPatel   -  6/17/2011   -  Comments: 0  -  Views: 484
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  how to do impact analysis in ssis packages to find database tables and stored procedures
  In this article you will learn how to perform impact analysis for sql server, ssis and other BI Objects.
  tags : ssis sql server impact analysis lineage analysis
  NayanPatel   -  6/8/2011   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 2403
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  SSIS Custom Logging vs BIxPress Logging
  In this article you will learn different techniques for SSIS Logging (Integration Services Logging) and Monitoring. There are mainly 3 different ways you can do ssis logging.
  tags : ssis logging, ssis custom logging, ssis logging using eventhandler, bixpress logging
  NayanPatel   -  6/8/2011   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 1495
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  Rock Your Reports Series 3 of 3
  In this series finale, Sherri McDonald will show you to create a drill through from 1 map report into a detailed report for the state as well as include a map of the state.
  tags : Sherri McDonald, SSRS R2, Reporting Services R2, Maps, Spatial data, Pragmatic Works
  SMcDonald   -  3/30/2011   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 2732
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  Rock Your Reports Series 2 of 3
  In the 2nd of a 3 part series, Sherri McDonald will show you how to utilize an R2 feature into a report to give the end user information based on the U.S. Map as well as a comparison that has been done in a table using a data bar.
  tags : Sherri McDonald, Pragmatic Works, SSRS Map reports, SSRS R2 Map, Webinar, Free Training
  SMcDonald   -  3/30/2011   -  Comments: 1  -  Views: 2805
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  Rock Your Reports Series 1 of 3
  In this article, Sherri will show you how create a report that will utilize a your toolbox items from SSRS 2008 and SSRS 2008R2. Learn how to build the report with step by step instructions, including the query to pull the back the data. This is part 1 of...
  tags : Sherri McDonald, Rock your reports, Charts, Indicators, Pragmatic Works, Webinars, SSRS, Reporting S
  SMcDonald   -  3/30/2011   -  Comments: 3  -  Views: 3514
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  Understanding Analysis Services Relationships using Dimension Usage
  In this article Devin examples how each relationship type works inside Analysis Services. After reading this you should be able to translate your data warehouse design into a cube design that can be used by your end users.
  tags : SSAS
  DevinKnight   -  3/29/2011   -  Comments: 8  -  Views: 3123
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  Building a Report from the Ground Up - Part 1: Creating a Stored Procedure
  In this article, Dustin covers the basics of how to create a stored procedure and save it for future use within your database using SQL Server Management Studio.
  tags : SSRS, Stored Procedure, Parameter, SQL
  DustinRyan   -  3/9/2011   -  Comments: 4  -  Views: 1239
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  Group Level Page Numbering using Reporting Services 2008 R2
  In this article, Brian will show you how to include group level page numbering along with total report page numbering. This comes in handy when you have a large report with sets of grouped data.
  tags : Reporting Services, SSRS, Page Numbering, Group Page Numbering, ResetPageNumber, Brian K McDonald
  briankmcdonald   -  3/8/2011   -  Comments: 4  -  Views: 1499
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  Deploying and Configuring SQL Server Integration Services Packages Without the Wizard
  Conclusion Although a deployment wizard is provided by the Business Intelligence Development Studio, there are other methods to deploy the SQL Server Integration Services package more intuitively as described in this article. Packages can be loaded, confi...
  maloveacharya   -  2/18/2011   -  Comments: 0  -  Views: 1014
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  SSAS Data Security (Dimension and Cell Security)
  SSAS provides the way to secure analysis services database/cube data from unauthorized access. Analysis services provides secure access by creating object called "roles". This article will talk in detail about dimension and cell level security.
  tags : Advanced Feature, SSAS, SSAS Tutorial, Tutorial
  sirfnet   -  1/14/2011   -  Comments: 0  -  Views: 1357
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  SSAS - Setting Attributes as Properties for Excel
  Learn how to stop your end users from slicing your cube by items like First name, or email address, and still give them the ability to see this information with a couple of clicks. These techniques will improve your cube performance and enhance your user'...
  MikeDavis   -  1/10/2011   -  Comments: 13  -  Views: 2929
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  SSAS Data Security (Dimension and Cell Security)
  SSAS provides the way to secure analysis services database/cube data from unauthorized access. Analysis services provides secure access by creating object called "roles". This article will talk in detail about dimension and cell level security.
  tags : Advanced Feature, SSAS, SSAS Tutorial, Tutorial
  sirfnet   -  1/10/2011   -  Comments: 4  -  Views: 1340