William Durkin

Leverage the power of SQL Server 2017 Integration Services to build data integration solutions with easeKey FeaturesWork with temporal tables to access information stored in a table at any timeGet familiar with the latest features in SQL Server 2017 Integration ServicesProgram and extend your packages to enhance their functionalityBook DescriptionMicrosoft SQL Server 2017 uses the power of R and Python for machine learning and containerization-based deployment on Windows and Linux. By learning how to use the features of SQL Server 2017 effectively, you can build scalable apps and easily perform data integration and transformation. You’ll start by brushing up on the features of SQL Server 2017. This Learning Path will then demonstrate how you can use Query Store, columnstore indexes, and In-Memory OLTP in your apps. You'll also learn to integrate Python code in SQL Server and graph database implementations for development and testing. Next, you'll get up to speed with designing and building SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) data warehouse packages using SQL server data tools. Toward the concluding chapters, you’ll discover how to develop SSIS packages designed to maintain a data warehouse using the data flow and other control flow tasks.By the end of this Learning Path, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to design efficient, high-performance database applications with confidence.This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt books: SQL Server 2017 Developer's Guide by Miloš Radivojevic, Dejan Sarka, et. al SQL Server 2017 Integration Services Cookbook by Christian Cote, Dejan Sarka, et. alWhat you will learnUse columnstore indexes to make storage and performance improvementsExtend database design solutions using temporal tablesExchange JSON data between applications and SQL ServerMigrate historical data to Microsoft Azure by using Stretch DatabaseDesign the architecture of a modern Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) solutionImplement ETL solutions using Integration Services for both on-premise and Azure dataWho this book is forThis Learning Path is for database developers and solution architects looking to develop ETL solutions with SSIS, and explore the new features in SSIS 2017. Advanced analysis practitioners, business intelligence developers, and database consultants dealing with performance tuning will also find this book useful. Basic understanding of database concepts and T-SQL is required to get the best out of this Learning Path.

Build smarter and efficient database application systems for your organization with SQL Server 2017 About This Book • Build database applications by using the development features of SQL Server 2017 • Work with temporal tables to get information stored in a table at any time • Use adaptive querying to enhance the performance of your queries Who This Book Is For Database developers and solution architects looking to design efficient database applications using SQL Server 2017 will find this book very useful. In addition, this book will be valuable to advanced analysis practitioners and business intelligence developers. Database consultants dealing with performance tuning will get a lot of useful information from this book as well. Some basic understanding of database concepts and T-SQL is required to get the best out of this book. What You Will Learn • Explore the new development features introduced in SQL Server 2017 • Identify opportunities for In-Memory OLTP technology • Use columnstore indexes to get storage and performance improvements • Exchange JSON data between applications and SQL Server • Use the new security features to encrypt or mask the data • Control the access to the data on the row levels • Discover the potential of R and Python integration • Model complex relationships with the graph databases in SQL Server 2017 In Detail Microsoft SQL Server 2017 is the next big step in the data platform history of Microsoft as it brings in the power of R and Python for machine learning and containerization-based deployment on Windows and Linux. Compared to its predecessor, SQL Server 2017 has evolved into Machine Learning with R services for statistical analysis and Python packages for analytical processing. This book prepares you for more advanced topics by starting with a quick introduction to SQL Server 2017's new features and a recapitulation of the possibilities you may have already explored with previous versions of SQL Server. The next part introduces you to enhancements in the Transact-SQL language and new database engine capabilities and then switches to a completely new technology inside SQL Server: JSON support. We also take a look at the Stretch database, security enhancements, and temporal tables. Furthermore, the book focuses on implementing advanced topics, including Query Store, columnstore indexes, and In-Memory OLTP. Towards the end of the book, you'll be introduced to R and how to use the R language with Transact-SQL for data exploration and analysis. You'll also learn to integrate Python code in SQL Server and graph database implementations along with deployment options on Linux and SQL Server in containers for development and testing. By the end of this book, you will have the required information to design efficient, high-performance database applications without any hassle. Style and approach This book is a detailed guide to mastering the development features offered by SQL Server 2017, with a unique learn-as-you-do approach. All the concepts are explained in a very easy-to-understand manner and are supplemented with examples to ensure that you—the developer—are able to take that next step in building more powerful, robust applications for your organization with ease.

Get the most out of the rich development capabilities of SQL Server 2016 to build efficient database applications for your organization About This Book • Utilize the new enhancements in Transact-SQL and security features in SQL Server 2016 to build efficient database applications • Work with temporal tables to get information about data stored in the table at any point in time • A detailed guide to SQL Server 2016, introducing you to multiple new features and enhancements to improve your overall development experience Who This Book Is For This book is for database developers and solution architects who plan to use the new SQL Server 2016 features for developing efficient database applications. It is also ideal for experienced SQL Server developers who want to switch to SQL Server 2016 for its rich development capabilities. Some understanding of the basic database concepts and Transact-SQL language is assumed. What You Will Learn • Explore the new development features introduced in SQL Server 2016 • Identify opportunities for In-Memory OLTP technology, significantly enhanced in SQL Server 2016 • Use columnstore indexes to get significant storage and performance improvements • Extend database design solutions using temporal tables • Exchange JSON data between applications and SQL Server in a more efficient way • Migrate historical data transparently and securely to Microsoft Azure by using Stretch Database • Use the new security features to encrypt or to have more granular control over access to rows in a table • Simplify performance troubleshooting with Query Store • Discover the potential of R's integration with SQL Server In Detail Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is considered the biggest leap in the data platform history of the Microsoft, in the ongoing era of Big Data and data science. Compared to its predecessors, SQL Server 2016 offers developers a unique opportunity to leverage the advanced features and build applications that are robust, scalable, and easy to administer. This book introduces you to new features of SQL Server 2016 which will open a completely new set of possibilities for you as a developer. It prepares you for the more advanced topics by starting with a quick introduction to SQL Server 2016's new features and a recapitulation of the possibilities you may have already explored with previous versions of SQL Server. The next part introduces you to small delights in the Transact-SQL language and then switches to a completely new technology inside SQL Server - JSON support. We also take a look at the Stretch database, security enhancements, and temporal tables. The last chapters concentrate on implementing advanced topics, including Query Store, columnstore indexes, and In-Memory OLTP. You will finally be introduced to R and how to use the R language with Transact-SQL for data exploration and analysis. By the end of this book, you will have the required information to design efficient, high-performance database applications without any hassle. Style and approach This book is a detailed guide to mastering the development features offered by SQL Server 2016, with a unique learn-as-you-do approach. All the concepts are explained in a very easy-to-understand manner and are supplemented with examples to ensure that you—the developer—are able to take that next step in building more powerful, robust applications for your organization with ease.