How do I edit SSIS package files?

Question

I have a DTSX file in a project I\'m taking over. I have Visual Studio 2005 Pro, but it just opens it as an XML file. SQL Server Management Studio 2005 does the same.

Answer 1

If you use the 'Export Data' wizard there is an option to store the configuration as an 'Integration Services Projects' within the SQL Server database . To edit this package follow the instructions from "mikeTheLiar" but instead of searching for a file make a connection to the database and export package.

From "mikeTheLiar": File->New Project->Integration Services Project - Now in solution explorer there is a SSIS Packages folder, right click it and select "Add Existing Package".

Using the default dialog make a connection to the database and open the export package. The package can now be edited.