Understanding SSIS: The Ultimate Guide

SSIS, or SQL Server Integration Services, is a tool provided by Microsoft that allows for the creation of workflows that can extract, transform, and load data into a variety of data sources. One of the main advantages of using SSIS is that the package can be easily edited and maintained within Visual Studio.

Step 1: Open Visual Studio 2017

To get started with editing an SSIS package, it is essential to have Visual Studio 2017 installed on your system. If you do not have it installed, you can download it from the official Microsoft website.

Step 2: Open the Solution Explorer

Once you have Visual Studio 2017 installed, open the Solution Explorer by going to the View tab and selecting Solution Explorer.

Step 3: Locate the SSIS Project

Within the Solution Explorer window, locate the SSIS project you want to edit or create if you do not have an existing project.

Step 4: Locate the Package

Once you have identified the SSIS project, navigate to the package you want to edit within the project by navigating through the project folders.

Step 5: Open the Package

To open the package, double-click on it, and it will open in the design space.

Step 6: Edit the Package

The design space is where you can edit the package. You can add or remove components, including Task, Condition, Data Pipeline, and Connection Manager from the toolbox.

Step 7: Edit the Connection Manager

To edit the Connection Manager, you have to right-click on it in the design space, and then choose Edit. You can update or modify the attributes according to your requirement.

Step 8: Edit the Data Pipeline

To edit the Data Pipeline, you need to select the Data Flow Task, right-click, and then select Edit. In the Data Pipeline, you can add, remove, or modify sources, transformations, and destinations.

Step 9: Save the Package

Once you have completed editing the package, save it by selecting File in the menu bar and clicking on Save. When you save the package, it will automatically validate the package, highlighting any errors or warnings.

Step 10: Deploy the Package

Once you’re happy with the package, deploy it to the server by selecting the SSIS project in the Solution Explorer, right-click on it, and then click Deploy. After deployment, the changes will be reflected on the server.

Conclusion

Editing an SSIS package in Visual Studio 2017 is a straightforward process that requires a basic understanding of the tool’s functionalities. With these steps, you can create new SSIS packages or modify existing ones, deploying them to the server to help in the extraction, transformation, and loading of data with ease.