upgrading ssis 2008 c# architecture to 2016 for azure - azure-sql-database

i m trying to upgrade ssis 2008 packages with c# architecture (screenshot joined), to ssis 2016 for moving to the cloud, i ve seen similar questions but the few answers there are do not apply when i try them, especially not this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/integration-services/install-windows/upgrade-integration-services-packages-using-the-ssis-package-upgrade-wizard?view=sql-server-ver15 the wizard dont list my 2008 packages when i run it, after importing em on a new 2016 solution, and it doen trun automatically,
do you have a tested way to upgrade 2008 packages with the above format?
currently i m trying bimlStudio, seems to be a lead, didn t figure it out yet,
thank you,

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Does SQL Server 2014 evaluation copy provide SSIS

I installed SQL Server 2014 Express. It doesn't have SSIS, so I installed SQL Server 2014 evaluation. I still don't see SSIS. Am I installing it in a wrong way or does SSIS come only with purchased SQL Server 2014 Standard edition and above.
I need to load multiple flat files into a database so I can work on them together.
Express version comes without SSIS. Actually there is not free version of SSIS. You need either SQL Server Standard, Developer, or Enterprise edition to get access to BIDS. If you have Visual Studio then you can download SQL Server Data Tools and you will be able to create SSIS projects
if you have Visual Studio 2013, then download and install this: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42313
SSIS is only available in the Enterprise, Business Intelligence and Standard editions. It should be available in the evaluation though as the evaluation is based on the Enterprise version (with a 180-day trial time).
It might be that you have to explicitly select to install the component (I haven't used the trial version in many years and honestly don't remember).
See this for more information: Features Supported by the Editions of SQL Server 2014
SSIS comes with SQL Server Developer edition which is inexpensive. Developer comes with all the features of Enterprise I believe.
SSIS IS NOT FREE !! We have to buy atleast the standard edition of Sql Server which is too costly if you are working for a small company.
Best way to load multiple files into a database without SSIS is to merge all files with same columns together in excel Merging files
and then load that big file into the database using Sql Server Import & Export.
Formatting columns may be tricky.

SSIS version checkout

It's my very first post on this forum.
I have stuck with the Microsoft SSIS packages and I really don't knot how to beat it. I have mentioned SSIS package files and I tried to open it with Business Intelligence Development Studio on SQL Server 2005 - it resulted with an error which informs I need another version of it - I think it ment BIDS with SQL Server 2008.
As I have read further it appeared there is no free version of BIDS with SQL Server 2008.
If You have any idea how to handle it please let me know. Thanks for any ideas.
Download the SQL Server Express 2008 with Advanced Services version and it should give you a free version of the BIDS environment. The link is http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=1842

SQL Server Management Studio

Is it possible to install Management Studio by itself, and if so, is there a separate download/install exe for it?
Yes, use custom install and chose not to install the database engine.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio Express
and 2008 added:
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express
I believe that there is one installation, but you can pick the management tools (and not install a server).
BTW - the 2008 installer takes forever and is way more complicated than the 2005 installer.
You can get Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM - Management Studio Express here.
I believe that if you install SQL Server Management Express, you can't manage all the objects you can in the version you get from installing from the media. For example, you can't manage integration services or analysis services with management express.
The only way I've ever been able to install it is from the media; but like a previous post mentions, you don't have to install the database engine.
It's confusing for new DBAs that's for sure. I spent a significant amount of time trying to find a "SSMS.msi" on microsoft's website before I figured out it was on the media, and could be installed without installing the database engine; though you have to go to "install SQL Server Stand-alone" to get to it.
Fortunately, I'm still having a hard time trying to keep the server version and all the developers that need SSMS on the same version. If anyone knows of a way to make an .MSI (or download) one that contains all the correct versions of A.S./S.S.I.S/Database Engine I would love to hear it.
+1 for RQDQ. For 2008 I think you need 3.5 .Net Framework also. And yes it takes forever doing all kinds of validations.
you can download management studio by itself, but when you install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, management studio is also installed

Do I need to install SQL Server 2008 SP1 on the management studio express?

Basic Question -
I have installed SQL Server Express 2008 with integrated SP1. This is the database engine alone.
I realise now that I also need the express studio in order to perform a few tasks. I have installed it, however I know that it was the original installer from before SP1 was released.
I have tried it and it appears to work fine but should I install SP1 / could something unforeseen happen in the future?
Some background! -
I wrote out the question and just realised that people probably don't care, so I just summed it up above!
After reading many different sites and guides, the install order for Visual Studio 2008 really confused me.
I really wanted to install SQL Server Express 2008 with advanced services, however on my other machine I had so many problems with it not being detected with Visual Studio, I just wanted an easy life!
I found the download from Microsoft that had SQL Server Express 2008 with SP1 integrated, however it was only the basic engine without any addons. (At the end of the day, as much as I wouldn't mind reporting services, I doubt I will need to use it any time soon).
I installed this, and after applying the hotfix (for x64 sql) my Visual studio can detect and use it no problem.
Now, I want to use Management Studio Express to write a few SQL scripts. The installer is obviously the original one. It seems to work fine, but I cannot find out any information - do I need to install SP1 for it?
Just install it, if its found something it can update - it will, if not... it won't....
Thanks to the wonder of Windows Installer (and I don't mean "I wonder why it's doing that?"--I mean like "This is wonderful!") it is unlikely that you have caused any big issues by running the older version afterwards.
So, yeah, you can probably just install the SQL 2008 Express Management Tools with no worries. If you want to be sure, afterwards just run the SP1 installer and it will make sure everything's up-to-date.
I always make sure to apply patches to client tools as well as server services. There is no reason to take the chance that your client tools have fallen behind in servicing.

SQL Server 2005 and 2008 on same developer machine?

Has anyone tried installing SQL Server 2008 Developer on a machine that already has 2005 Developer installed?
I am unsure if I should do this, and I need to keep 2005 on this machine for the foreseeable future in order to test our application easily. Since I sometimes need to take backup files of databases and make available for other people in the company I cannot just replace 2005 with 2008 as I suspect (but do not know) that the databases aren't 100% backwards compatible.
What kind of issues would arise? Do I need to install the new version with an instance name, will that work? Can I use a different port number to distinguish them?
I found this entry on technet: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3496209&SiteID=17
It doesn't say more than just yes you can do this and I kinda suspected that this was doable anyway, but I need to know if there are anything I need to know before I start installing.
Anyone?
Yes this is possible. You will have to create a named instance not used by another version of SQL Server as per the previous answer and version 3.5 of .Net installed. Works great!!
Here the list of prerequisites:
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Windows Installer 4.5
Windows PowerShell 1.0
If you have Visual Studio 2008 installed you will get a validation error and you cannot install SQL server 2008 until you install Visual Studio 2008 SP1. If you don't have Visual Studio 2008 installed it should not be a problem. So if you do have Visual Studio 2008 wait till August 11th since that is the day that Visual Studio 2008 SP1 will ship
I believe that this is perfectly possible. I am currently running both SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 on my development server while I transfer applications over.
The only thing you will have to do is create a new instance which isn't already being used by SQL Server 2005.
As with anything new, there will probably be some bugs, however, it should generally "just work".
my experience is after having sql sever 2005 and 2008 on same machine SSIS 2005 does not work properly... specially with script task, data flow and sequence container
You could run just SQL 2008 as the single instance and then attach/create databases with compatability level of 2005? The problem with that is that its a theory. Im not 100% positive that if you create a database on 2008 , with a compatability level of 2005, and then detach it, that a SQL 2005 instance is capable of attaching it.
I think its a good enough chance to try though. But I agree with the previous answers, the multiple instance options will work fine.
Unfortunately, it seems SQL Server 2008 Client Tools requires Visual Studio 2008 SP1, and I'm loath to install a beta of this on my main development machine.
I'll wait until SP1 is RTM before I move on.
Edit: Yes, I do have Visual Studio 2008 on this machine, but I'd like to avoid beta installations of debugger applications. They tend to dig themselves too deep in for my taste.
I have try it with negativ result. The 2k8 installation breaks with a mysterious error-message. The installation-protocol looks fine, but it will not work. After this the 2k5 installation was buggy too.
The 2k8 installation was half-ready, so it´s already in controlpane / software, but uninstallation is not possible.
So my result - don´t do it on a productive server / workstation. If you need both versions, use a virtual machine instead.