Professional SQL Server® 2008 Integration Services

Acknowledgments

As always, I must thank my wife and best friend for supporting me for the past 10 years of marriage. I've been fortunate to have found a woman who doesn't fall asleep immediately when copyediting my technical writing. Thanks to my three children: Colton, Liam, and Camille for allowing their daddy to be distracted sometimes with this book when they wanted to play. Thanks also to all the wonderful co-authors, who truly made this book possible. Once again, I must thank the Pepsi Cola Company for inventing Mountain Dew, which drove the late night writing. Lastly, thanks to my sensei and song writer Sensei Yoshi, who has helped me win my first cage fighting match and is preparing me for next year's American Idol.

—Brian Knight

First of all, I'd like to thank my kids, Meg, Nate, Kate, and Caleb, for being patient with me through the sometimes tiresome process of writing. And of course, my wife, Amy, is amazing! Also thanks to Brian Knight and the other authors who helped make this book so valuable. And thanks to Andy Leonard for his help. There's no one better at knowing how SSIS integrates with Visual Studio Team System. Thanks go to the producers of coffee beans, because without caffeine, I honestly don't know if my contribution to this book would have been worth anything!

—Erik Veerman

To my beautiful Heidi, thank you for your support, encouragement, and understanding, and for being the best wife and friend I could ask for. Jessica and Anna, my two wonderful little girls, ...