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Synchronizing Data Between Two Databases

August 15, 2010
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
ETL, SQL Replication, SQL Server, SQL Transactions

Synchronizing data between two SQL Server databases requires a latency target, change source, conflict rule, and recovery plan before tool selection.

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Staging, Warehouse and Mart: Why Three Layers

December 17, 2009
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, ETL, SQL Server

Staging, warehouse and mart give data loads, trusted history, and focused reporting separate jobs; learn when each layer earns its place.

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Environment Settings in SSIS Projects

October 25, 2009
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
ETL, SQL Server, SQL Server Configuration, SQL Server Security, SSIS

SSIS projects can deploy one package across environments by using project parameters, SSISDB variables, and tested references.

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SSIS or T-SQL for a Simple Load

January 28, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
ETL, SQL Server, SQL Server Agent, SQL Stored Procedure, SSIS

SSIS or T-SQL for a simple load depends on sources, transformations, logging, and operations; learn when a stored procedure is enough.

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Hashing Data With HASHBYTES

November 11, 2007
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
ETL, SQL Function, SQL Server, SQL Server Encryption, SQL Server Security

HASHBYTES creates repeatable row fingerprints with SHA2 algorithms, but input encoding, NULL handling, and collision risk need a clear plan.

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