This PPT explains SSIS debugging options that exists in SQL Server 2008 R2.

1. 8.8. Debugging SSISDebugging SSIS
PackagesPackages
.
Presented by:
Pramod Singla
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2. ContentContent
 Debugging
 Debug Windows
 Breakpoints
◦ Demo: Introducing Breakpoints
◦ Demo: Working with Breakpoints
 Script Task Debugging
◦ Demo: Debugging a Script Task
 Data Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Grid Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Histogram Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Scatterplot Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Chart Viewer
Row Count Transformation
 Summary
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3. Recap and Q&ARecap and Q&A
 Scripting in Integration Services
◦ Demo: Get the list of names from the SSIS package store
 Script Task Configuration
◦ Demo: Configuring a Script Task
◦ Demo: Sending Email using Script task
Log method
◦ Demo: Working with the Log method
 Events
◦ Demo: Working with the Events Member
 Script Components
◦ Demo: Creating a Data Transformation Script Component
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4. DebuggingDebugging
 SSIS's various capabilities for
debugging packages during
development and for dealing with
errors during production execution
 Debug packages ways:
◦ Using progress reporting.
◦ View intermediate results by using
debug windows . Ctrl+Alt+O
◦ Examine the package state by setting
breakpoints.
◦ Redirecting the error constraint
◦ Using Data viewer
◦ Using row count transformation
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5. Debug WindowsDebug Windows
Use the object model( especially the properties and methods of
the Application class) to perform the following management tasks:
◦ To get a list of packages stored in a particular location
◦ To determine whether an individual package or folder exists, or to manage the
folders in which packages are stored
◦ To get a list of running packages and to stop a running package
◦ To get a list of roles that is available on a server or assigned to a package
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6. Introducing BreakpointsIntroducing Breakpoints
 Breakpoints are powerful tools
for resolving errors and
validating functionality.
 Breakpoints function in the
control flow but not in the data
flow, which will pause the
control flow execution.
 Open the Locals window to see
variable values and the package
status.
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7. Working with BreakpointsWorking with Breakpoints
To set a breakpoint, highlight the task
or container:
 press F9.
 Right-click, and then click Edit
Breakpoints.
 In popup window, select the various
events where you want the
breakpoint to be set.
 Add locals to view the variable
values at these breakpoints.
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8. Script Task DebuggingScript Task Debugging
 Open the script task you
want to set the breakpoint
in VSTA.
 Go to the line where you
wish to setup the break
point.
 Right click on that line and
select point to Breakpoint,
and then click Insert
Breakpoint.
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9. Data ViewerData Viewer
 To see what kind of
data is passing
between 2 Data Flow
Tasks.
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10. Row Count Transformation
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 It counts rows as they pass through a data flow and
stores the final count in a variable.
 It stores value in the variable only after the last row has
passed.
 Can use row counts to update the variables used in
scripts, expressions, and property expressions.
 It has one input and one output. It does not support an
error output.

11. SummarySummary
 Debugging
 Debug Windows
 Breakpoints
◦ Demo: Introducing Breakpoints
◦ Demo: Working with Breakpoints
 Script Task Debugging
◦ Demo: Debugging a Script Task
 Data Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Grid Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Histogram Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Scatterplot Viewer
◦ Demo: Using the Chart Viewer
Row Count Transformation
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12. DEMO
8_Debugging.dtsx

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14. Resources & QuestionsResources & Questions
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Microsoft Resources:
◦ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc304421.aspx
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