One of the most dramatic changes in SQL Server 2005 is the redesign of Data Transformation Services (DTS); renamed SQL Server 2005 Integration Services. SSIS is a strong extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) product that offers insane performance, a large catalog of dynamic components, a sound deployment model, and flexibility and extensibility. Extensibility has been a strong suit for Microsoft products, and the company has concentrated on building robust platforms that meet common cust...