SQL Server 2012 RC0 is out there, with a bunch of new DQS features and improvements!
In addition to usability improvements and bug fixes, we have introduced the following new features in this release:
New Features
- Import knowledge from a cleansing project to a knowledge base – a new feature that is available from the domain values screen, enabling you to import knowledge from cleansing projects back to your knowledge base (KB). For more information, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh479581(SQL.110).aspx .
- Have spelling mistakes in your data? You can now use the ever-favorite Office speller as part of the DQS client, with the familiar squiggle and user interface. For more information, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh510403(SQL.110).aspx .
- Composite Domain rules can now be used to correct values, and not only detect rules violations.
- Import values from excel – now you can import values together with their synonyms.
- Have unstructured composite domain values? KB parsing is a new feature that takes advantage of your knowledge for a more accurate parsing. More details on this feature will be posted soon.
- It’s possible now to modify server log settings through the client UI. For more information, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh510405(SQL.110).aspx .
Installation Improvements
- DQSInstaller is now available from the Start menu for an easier DQS server installation.
- There is no longer a need to explicitly run DQSInstaller with elevated privileges.
- A new catalog is added during server installation – DQS_STAGING_DATA, as a default store for data processed by DQS. However, other catalogues can be used as well.
- There is no longer a need to add the 2 DQS internal users to customer catalogues. Catalogues are seamlessly accessible by DQS using the user’s credentials.
And – this release includes significant performance improvements across the system.
Visit the http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/ff898410.aspx page for some useful content to begin with – troubleshooting information, getting started videos, and more. For the full details refer to http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff877925(v=sql.110).aspx .
Ready to install? Check the http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg492277(v=SQL.110).aspx for a clean installation, or the http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/5635.aspx to upgrade your CTP3 installation.
Feedback and comments are welcome!
The DQS Team
