How do you run an SSIS package from command line? Use dtexec.exe with the /F option to run the package file and see its start time, end time and progress.
geometry STAsText: Z and M Values Need a Different Export
geometry STAsText returns spatial text without the Z and M values carried by an instance. I compare it with ToString using two points. Identical XY text can hide a difference in the original payload.
SQL SERVER – Connecting to Server Using Windows Authentication by SQLCMD
Windows Authentication by SQLCMD uses the current Windows identity with -E. It does not need a Windows password in the command.
SQL SERVER – FIX – ERROR – Service Logon Failure (ObjectExplorer)
Service Logon Failure (ObjectExplorer) stopped my SQL Server Agent from starting. My password had changed, so updating it in the service fixed it.
External Profiles: Keep Email Out of the Key
External profiles need a stable scoped identity key. Keep mutable email values separate and reject duplicate identities.
Whole Unit Allocation: Keep a Proportional Split Exact
Whole unit allocation keeps a fixed budget intact. I’d calculate base shares first, then distribute residual units using a stable tie rule. Check equal weights, a zero budget and zero-weight members.
SQL SERVER – Import CSV File into Database Table Using SSIS
How to import CSV file into database table using SSIS, step by step with images, so you can automate the load instead of running Bulk Insert by hand.