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 Half-star off for a questionable title, but beyond that, a gem for those new to SSIS
There is no question that the title should clearly indicate that this is a book for those new to SSIS. (And considering SSIS is such a quantum leap from DTS, there are MANY folks at that stage).
However, the book deserves 4-5 stars for what it provides. Giving the book 1-star, because of the title, detracts from the true value of the book. There aren't many books that contain full hands-on exercises. If someone is fairly new to SSIS, THIS is the book to get.
This is the closest I've seen to an exercise-driven training manual, in commercial trade paperback form. There are a series of 8-10 page walk-throughs on such topics as aggregation, processing dupes, loading SCDs, pivoting source data, ADO enumerators, etc.
In my opinion, the entire Database Professional Series from Osborn McGraw Hill is very strong.
If someone already knows the fundamentals of SSIS and wants to go to the next level, get the Wrox Expert SSIS book.
Kevin
 Good starter book
This book helped me get started with SSIS...figure out some basic stuff. But it left me hanging on the details, best practices, integration with applications, etc. It basically walks you through building a bunch of thin-functionality examples of the various components.
If the book re-described itself as a getting-started book, I'd give it high praise and more stars...but the phrases "in depth", "learn to maximize", "extensive", etc, should have been omitted from the book description.
Good Book
This book is a good one. It brings a new SSIS user to speed quickly. The author has done a good job.
Great Book to learn SSIS Quickly
Hi All,
I bought this book because i need to implement my project in SSIS.This book is good for on Job reference , for Beginners and For who has exposure to DTS 2000.I learned and implemented my projected with no time.I recommend this book for those who want to Know about SSIS Quickly.
Thanks,
Madhu
Hands On Throughout the Entire Book
The title for this book is true, it is Hands-On. Some books just rehash the SQL Books Online but this one provides tons of hands on excercises. Here are just a few.
Importing a Flat File into SQL Server 2005
Using System Variables to Create Custom Logs
Using Expressions to Update Properties at Run-time
Contacting Opportunities (Includes steps necessary for enabling SMTP from a package)
Removing Duplicate Email Addresses
Consolidating Workflow Packages
Reading the Application Log
Managing Storage of Integration Services Package
Using dtutil
Running an SSIS Package Using the Package Execution Utility
Understanding Package Protection Levels
Beyond the Hands On Exercises the book also is based around a database other than the standard Northwind, pubs or AdventureWorks databases for a little variety. Finally the book covers deployment of your Integration Services Packages and also how to migrate from SQL Server 2000 Data Transformation Services.
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