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Don't Repeat Yourself - An Introduction to Agile SSIS Development

Learn to streamline SSIS development using Biml and BimlScript. Generate packages from metadata, implement changes efficiently, and reuse code across projects for faster, more agile development.
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Overview

Learn to streamline SSIS development using Biml and BimlScript. Generate packages from metadata, implement changes efficiently, and reuse code across projects for faster, more agile development.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Agile SSIS Development
  • Overview of SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
    Importance of agility in ETL processes
  • Introduction to Biml and BimlScript
  • What is Biml (Business Intelligence Markup Language)?
    Understanding BimlScript and its role in automation
  • Setting Up the Development Environment
  • Installing necessary tools and extensions
    Configuring SSIS projects for Biml
  • Generating SSIS Packages from Metadata
  • Introduction to metadata-driven development
    Mapping metadata to BimlScript
    Hands-on: Creating a sample package
  • Implementing Efficient Changes
  • Strategies for managing changes in SSIS projects
    Using Biml to propagate changes across packages
  • Reusing Code Across Projects
  • Identifying reusable components in SSIS
    Creating and managing code libraries with Biml
  • Best Practices for Agile SSIS Development
  • Code organization tips
    Testing and validation strategies
    Performance considerations
  • Case Studies and Real-World Applications
  • Analyzing successful Biml implementations
    Lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid
  • Conclusion and Further Learning
  • Summary of key concepts
    Resources for continued study in Biml and SSIS development

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