ETL and Data Warehousing in
SQL Server
Sep’2024
What is ETL?
• ETL stands for Extract, Transform, Load. It is a
process used in data integration and
preparation.
• 1. Extract: Pull data from various sources
(databases, files, etc.).
• 2. Transform: Convert the data into a suitable
format, cleaning and transforming it.
• 3. Load: Load the transformed data into a data
warehouse or target system.
What is a Data Warehouse?
• A Data Warehouse is a central repository of
integrated data from multiple sources,
optimized for querying and reporting.
• It is used for analytical purposes, to support
business intelligence, and decision making.
ETL in SQL Server
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a tool
in SQL Server used for ETL processes.
• It allows you to extract data from different
sources, transform it, and load it into a SQL
Server data warehouse.
Data Warehousing in SQL Server
• SQL Server provides tools like SSIS, SSAS, and
SQL Server Data Tools to manage data
warehouses.
• Data is stored in a structured format
optimized for querying.
Microsoft Tools for ETL
• Microsoft provides several tools to perform
ETL processes efficiently within the SQL Server
environment.
• 1. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS):
• - A platform for building enterprise-level
data integration and transformation solutions.
It allows users to extract data from various
sources, transform it, and load it into
destinations like SQL Server.
SQL Server Integration Services
(SSIS)
• SSIS is a robust ETL tool that can automate
workflows and handle large volumes of data
with transformations and data integration.
• Features include:
• - Data extraction from various sources
(databases, files, etc.)
• - Data transformation using built-in
transformations (e.g., data cleaning, sorting,
merging)
• - Data loading into SQL Server, data
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Azure Data Factory is a cloud-based ETL tool
used to create and manage data workflows
across various cloud and on-premises systems.
• - ADF supports a wide range of connectors,
making it ideal for modern data integration.
• - It provides a graphical interface for designing
ETL pipelines and integrates well with other
Microsoft Azure services.
Power BI for ETL
• Power BI includes Power Query, a tool for data
extraction and transformation, providing basic
ETL capabilities.
• - Power Query allows users to connect to
multiple data sources, transform the data, and
load it for reporting and analysis in Power BI.
