In T-SQL there are many functions there to help do a variety of different things. SSIS is no different. In fact, a good number of the commonly used functions from T-SQL are in SSIS as well. Here we will explore the different Trim functions found in SSIS. We will be using the test phrase ” …
Monthly Archive: March 2012
Mar 23
Excel Source The Output Column Failed Because Truncation Occurred
In an SSIS package you have the option to choose from a wide range of source from Flat Files to writing queries using OLEDB sources such as SQL Server. Often times, such as writing queries against SQL Server, the metadata will come from the table and you won’t need to worry about truncation in the …
Mar 12
MDX Functions: BottomCount
The MultiDimensional eXpressions, or MDX, language is used to query the data in a multidimensional in an OLAP database. In the case of examples here, SQL Server Analysis Services. This example uses the Contoso demo cube available for download here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=18279 Function Name: BottomCount Use Case: Brings back the lowest X number of values from a set MSDN Link: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144864.aspx Notes: Always …
Mar 12
MDX Functions: TopCount
The MultiDimensional eXpressions, or MDX, language is used to query the data in a multidimensional in an OLAP database. In the case of examples here, SQL Server Analysis Services. This example uses the Contoso demo cube available for download here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=18279 Function Name: TopCount Use Case: Brings back the highest X number of values from a set MSDN …
Mar 05
Date Dimension Script with Fiscal Year
One dimension you can be positive will always make it’s way into your data warehouse is the Date dimension. Over the past couple of years I have taken a look at a lot of Date dimension scripts and found quite a few good ones. Well recently I needed to add fiscal date to the dimension …
Mar 05
Introduction to SharePoint BI Webinar Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 11AM Eastern time I will be presenting a FREE webinar for Pragmatic Works (website) on Introduction to SharePoint BI. Get the details below along with the link to view the FREE event. Title: Introduction to SharePoint BI When: Tuesday March 6th, 2012 at 11AM Eastern Description: In this session Brad will provide you an overview …
