THAT LITTLE FLOWER
Every morning when I get up
I go to the rear window
Often pleased at the sight of that little flower
And that sunny bright rainbow.
Early morning when the misty wind passes by
The petals get drenched, staring to the sky
The moisture of the leaves often sooth my heart
And that rainbow too plays its part.
As I dress up for my office everyday
The rainbow blaze at the sun ray
I can see the flower smiling at me
Facing the sunshine but never seems gloomy.
The beauty of the flower is always changing
With the light, the weather and the season
Yet each change holds a splendor all its own
Each viewing precious for its own reason.
When I return back from the work in the evening
The flower welcomes me with a new shining
Even the wind has blown all through the fields
still no signs of dizziness on its build
Whenever I feel low in my life
To come out of the miseries, I take a dive
I look at it, it seems green, aqua or blue.
Lovely in its every color, mood and hue.
The peaceful shine of moon gives it strength
Withstands all the cold but don’t bend
Still so refreshing at the dawn
Which fills my heart with peace and calm.
Whenever I see this little flower.
It reminds me of her caring nature.
Who always backed me up in my ups and down
Even Bore all my anger and frown.
I know today she is not with me
Couldn’t blame her since she is human
Tried to give her all what she wanted
But she just remained in my life as a poem.
Again I feel, this flower is my best friend
Gives me hope and says don’t amend
Be what you are, that’s what I need
Remain happy always as I plead.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
My Love
I always wonder what is love
Is it the care I show for you
Or its the affection you show for me
Its the feeling of sky and dove...
when I was young I heard
about Love at first sight
tried to find out its meaning
it got sense when I saw you that night...
When I saw you for the first time
you were unusual but special
tinkle of your eyes and that dimple
made me feel as u were ever mine...
I came to your life as a tide
proposed you with my open heart
and u never know when u ride
into the ocean of my world.....
U drizzeled ur love to me
I got wet and never want to dry
this wish turned out me into rain
which will drench you my fiancee....
When we go to sleep in the night
I see you dreaming of me and smiling
I just kept looking at you
This is like my dream fulfilling....
In the morning when I resist to go to Office
you push me forward GO GO Go
When I left I know u r still waiting for me
looking at me till the next row....
Someday i wish we will go to some Island
Where noOne is there nearby
we will make all the trees witness of our love
script our story on the land and sky...
I cudnt look into ur eyes at a stretch
some love some shyness is there
But cudnt blink from dawn to set
and never feel bore looking at ur face,....
I dont know when i developed this love
but i came to know very late
we r made for each other
No Force of this world can seperate.....
you just changed my life
just by being part of it.
you made me laugh
until I can't stop;
you made me believe
that I love you and U love me.
Is it the care I show for you
Or its the affection you show for me
Its the feeling of sky and dove...
when I was young I heard
about Love at first sight
tried to find out its meaning
it got sense when I saw you that night...
When I saw you for the first time
you were unusual but special
tinkle of your eyes and that dimple
made me feel as u were ever mine...
I came to your life as a tide
proposed you with my open heart
and u never know when u ride
into the ocean of my world.....
U drizzeled ur love to me
I got wet and never want to dry
this wish turned out me into rain
which will drench you my fiancee....
When we go to sleep in the night
I see you dreaming of me and smiling
I just kept looking at you
This is like my dream fulfilling....
In the morning when I resist to go to Office
you push me forward GO GO Go
When I left I know u r still waiting for me
looking at me till the next row....
Someday i wish we will go to some Island
Where noOne is there nearby
we will make all the trees witness of our love
script our story on the land and sky...
I cudnt look into ur eyes at a stretch
some love some shyness is there
But cudnt blink from dawn to set
and never feel bore looking at ur face,....
I dont know when i developed this love
but i came to know very late
we r made for each other
No Force of this world can seperate.....
you just changed my life
just by being part of it.
you made me laugh
until I can't stop;
you made me believe
that I love you and U love me.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Change is Constant........
Last week I was shuffling through the channels in my TV. I had just come up from office and was terribly tired. I just thought to refresh my mind but to my disappointment I could not get a single program which I can watch through. Suddenly I got stuck at National. Some program called “Smile Pinky” was coming and instantly it drew my attention. The concept was very simple and presentation was par average but something was there which didn’t allow me to change the channel. Perhaps the heart they have put in had made it really attractive.
I just smirked over our self how we have changed in due course of time. How our taste have changed from “Chhota Jaadugar” and “Karamati Coat” to “Raakhi ka swayamvar” and “Big Boss”. People call these reality shows. Often I feel strange about it, Are they real by any means? When I look back to our DoorDarshan days, I remember programs like “Malgudi days”,”Neem ka Ped”,”Vyomkesh Bakshi”,”Dekh Bhai Dekh”,”Vividh”,”Tamas”,”Bharat ek Khoj”,”Idhar Udhar”,”Mitti ke rang”,”School Days”..etc etc…and the list goes on.
These serials were so attached to our daily lives that even today I can feel their impact in my living. All these serials had a soul which directly communicates with the viewer but now that soul is missing in today’s programs but strangely they are more popular. New channels are playing dual roles, they have become infotainment channels. They don’t show the truth but sell it. It is clear that they are not serving to the people but making business.
A great transformation has occurred in the society in past years. A great transformation has come in me as well. The thinking process changes in due course and it should. In fact it should not change but develop. When I was a kid of 3-4 years, my mom used to say “Eat Beta, else police will come”. My impression for Police was that they are the most powerful creatures.
When I grew up a little bit, I saw Shaktimaan on National TV. I had this feeling for almost a year that he is the strongest fellow and can save the world in any danger.
When I moved to primary school, one of my senior told me about Bruce Lee. He also emphasized that Shaktimaan is fictitious but Bruce Lee is real. From that day I started believing that Bruce Lee is the real Macho man. In coming years I saw Heman, Rambo and many others each changing my conception for the strongest fellow. In secondary school days WWF wrestlers were on the top. For few days I treated them as real heroes. In 2001, Osama rocked the world by destroying twin towers. After that incident I regarded him as the strongest person who can do anything at his will. But US Army destroyed them all over and made me realize that a person cannot be strongest but it should be an organization or nation. When I was in college I read about Bill Gates, the richest person in the world.
I considered him to be the most powerful personality since he controls the world economy.
When I graduated from the college and joined MICROSOFT, I realized that people like me and you are working in these organizations and they make Bill Gates stronger. So the strongest people are us. I derived that Knowledge is the strongest weapon and the person who has it in abundance is the most powerful person.
So I realized that transformation is the key here. Transformation is for good but it should be in a progressive way.
I just smirked over our self how we have changed in due course of time. How our taste have changed from “Chhota Jaadugar” and “Karamati Coat” to “Raakhi ka swayamvar” and “Big Boss”. People call these reality shows. Often I feel strange about it, Are they real by any means? When I look back to our DoorDarshan days, I remember programs like “Malgudi days”,”Neem ka Ped”,”Vyomkesh Bakshi”,”Dekh Bhai Dekh”,”Vividh”,”Tamas”,”Bharat ek Khoj”,”Idhar Udhar”,”Mitti ke rang”,”School Days”..etc etc…and the list goes on.
These serials were so attached to our daily lives that even today I can feel their impact in my living. All these serials had a soul which directly communicates with the viewer but now that soul is missing in today’s programs but strangely they are more popular. New channels are playing dual roles, they have become infotainment channels. They don’t show the truth but sell it. It is clear that they are not serving to the people but making business.
A great transformation has occurred in the society in past years. A great transformation has come in me as well. The thinking process changes in due course and it should. In fact it should not change but develop. When I was a kid of 3-4 years, my mom used to say “Eat Beta, else police will come”. My impression for Police was that they are the most powerful creatures.
When I grew up a little bit, I saw Shaktimaan on National TV. I had this feeling for almost a year that he is the strongest fellow and can save the world in any danger.
When I moved to primary school, one of my senior told me about Bruce Lee. He also emphasized that Shaktimaan is fictitious but Bruce Lee is real. From that day I started believing that Bruce Lee is the real Macho man. In coming years I saw Heman, Rambo and many others each changing my conception for the strongest fellow. In secondary school days WWF wrestlers were on the top. For few days I treated them as real heroes. In 2001, Osama rocked the world by destroying twin towers. After that incident I regarded him as the strongest person who can do anything at his will. But US Army destroyed them all over and made me realize that a person cannot be strongest but it should be an organization or nation. When I was in college I read about Bill Gates, the richest person in the world.
I considered him to be the most powerful personality since he controls the world economy.
When I graduated from the college and joined MICROSOFT, I realized that people like me and you are working in these organizations and they make Bill Gates stronger. So the strongest people are us. I derived that Knowledge is the strongest weapon and the person who has it in abundance is the most powerful person.
So I realized that transformation is the key here. Transformation is for good but it should be in a progressive way.
Monday, September 7, 2009
APRIL FOOL
Few incidences remain for lifetime. Few incidences make us feel witty and bring a smile on our face whenever we think of it. Such an incident happened with me when I was in college. I never knew; a small kink will turn out into such a whirlpool.
After a short vacation of Holi, I was returning back to Pune from Ahmedabad. To my disappointment, the train was even late by an hour. I had to spend more than an hour at the platform. I went to the Waiting Hall but it was full more than its capacity. I came out of it and went to the stairs of the flyover made to cross the platform. I sat comfortably and took a glance all over the station. Beggars were begging and the hawkers were selling their stuff. Suddenly a noise broke and I looked towards it. A beautiful girl of around 19 or 20 had lost her grip on the suitcase she was holding. Generally what happens, it happened here also. Lot of guys came forward to help her. They lift her suitcase, asked if she is alright and made her sit at a sophisticated place. I looked at her from a distance and somehow she seemed to me very pretty and attractive. When alone, every second girl seems to be attractive. Moreover I was feeling dizzy at the very idea of spending an hour at the platform.
Suddenly they announced”Sarathi Express coming from Bhuj to Pune is delayed by 3 hours. Your Inconvenience regretted.” This wrecked me from the core. I went to the girl and sat just in front of her. I was trying to take a glance at her but I observed she was continuously gazing at me as if I was insane. Suddenly I realized I am sitting on someone else’s luggage that was lying nearby. I got up in a flash but in hurry I tumbled down but somehow managed to hold myself. It was an utter embarrassment. I took out my novel and started reading it. Every when and then my eyes were looking for her. I was scanning all her activities. She was all sport, all alone but still so enthusiastic. She has put earplugs into her ears and was listening to some music; it was hard rock I suppose. Getting enthralled at times she was shaking her body too. She took her magazine out but kept it inside soon. Then took some stuff from her hand bag and started playing with it. It was small toy car I noticed. Even this was not pleasing her anymore; she threw it off in the bag and started singing some song loudly. She had almost forgotten that she is at public place and she was not supposed to do this. An Old man beckoned her to stop it. She started talking to him. I was wondering if what they must be talking; Father –daughter kind of stuff!!! Or some social topic or what! I thought for a minute to take part in the conversation but I saw that old man left in between and I stopped myself halfway. She saw me coming towards her but showed if she has never seen me before. I came back to my place and again looked back at her. For some time nothing happened between us except few eye contacts. Again I saw her playing with a kid. I was feeling jealous of the boy who was playing in her lap. He was playing with her hairs and she was pampering him.
All of a sudden, the announcement came for the arrival of the train. Already it was 10:00 PM; I looked into my watch. Soon the train came; I rushed into Sleeper coach and found my seat. All the ideas of that girl vanished in moment. I slept tightly like a baby.
When I wake up early in the morning, I asked the pantry person who was selling tea”Bhaiya!!! How long it will take to reach Pune??” He smirked “Sir!!! The train is 8 hours late. It will take three more hours to reach Mumbai. Then after that three more for Pune.” I got aghast at this but nothing was in my control.
Suddenly a female voice pinched me from behind” mumbai paachhad toh nai rahi gayu??”. It was she, the same girl. At first I didn’t understand what to say. So I just nodded. The gentleman who was sitting below replied instantly in Gujrati “train moodi che 6 kallak thi ! mumbai jaava 3 kalaak lagse.”. Nobody leaves a chance to show off. He continued “Hi I am Hiren! Are you coming from Bhuj??” She replied negatively “I am coming from Ahmedabad. I have to attend a seminar today in my college but I will be late I suppose.” He nodded in sympathy” Oh that’s bad!!! By the way I am an engineering student infact E&TC one. I stay in Kalyan. ” She replied” I study in Sardar patel College in Andheri.” It was quite evident that she was enjoying his company and I was feeling jealous at it.
“Hey what a coincidence! I am also an E&TC engineering student” I dropped myself in between their conversation from nowhere. They were astonished but smiled. I looked at her and apologized “Sorry!!! I don’t understand Guajarati…That’s why I stood like dumb” Everyone laughed. I started”I am coming from a Project Exhibition in Ahmedabad. I started talking about the companies which visited the college campus to patronize the program. I was giving all my best to impress her.” I saw she was no more interested in all this technical stuff. So I invited them to play cards. They agreed. But I made a mistake here. He was a champ in playing cards.
He very soon swept three four games in a row. I will never suggest any of my friends to give challenge any Gujarati at least for playing cards. She was enjoying every moment of it. I felt him taking an edge over me. But I was consoling myself within that this guy has to get down before both of us. So still I had a chance. They stopped playing card and started playing jokes. I also got involved in that and showed my skills. Both of them praised my sense of humor.
At the next stop he was about to get down. “I will get down at next stop. Hey Sorry I didn’t even ask your name” He giggled at me. “I am Viki and she is…” I beckoned towards her deliberately so that at least now she will reveal her name. She continued”I am prakruti”. I knew that prakruti means nature but still to carry on the conversation I exclaimed “Enviroment. Right ??”. Hiren tried to shine in between “No yaar , It means Earth”. Prakruti screamed “ STOP IT!!! Boys…it means nature”. Oh..such a sweet meaning I complimented her. Hiren shook hands with both of us and got down. I thanked God at the devil’s exit. She put her earplugs again and lost in it completely. I smirked “She has started listening the same Rock song.” It was quite apparent from her movements. I couldn’t resist anymore and asked “Are you listening to Hard Rock!!!” She was amused at this and making irregular faces said “No...It is a Guajarati folk song”. I burst into laughter but realized “Girls will be Girls”. I flattered”you seem to have a very good knowledge of music. Your face expression and body movement reveals so”. Every girl wants to hear her praise and she was no different. I kept on scoring runs on that slow pitch like Virendra sehwag. But it has to come to an end. Her stop came and she was about to get down. I was still staring at her eyes. She left without saying anything not even bye. I was surprised at this but kept mum. Suddenly after a while some unknown thrust from inside forced me out of the train. I screamed from behind “Prakruti wait!!!” She halted instantly and looked back. I reached there and asked for her number. I never knew I can be so bold. She pronounced some number but I asked her to write it on my palm since I had no paper with me. The train was about to leave. She tried to write her number on my palm but since it was wet all in vain. She slide my shirt cuff and wrote her number on my wrist.
I heard the whistle of train and rushed towards my compartment. I was immensely overjoyed. All the way I was thinking how I can build relationship with her. I had even planned to buy a cell phone. How a girl can impact one’s mind, it was quite evident there. The guy who never spends extravagantly was thinking to buy a cell phone. In few hours I reached Pune.
I tried to call her from a PCO but the number was coming unreachable. All my plans went into trash soon I reached the college premises. The Security Guard told me that there was a call for me of my parents. I went back to the PCO and got the news of my younger brother’s accident in Bangalore. I was required there since nobody was there to take care of him. I returned back with a heavy heart. Ved, one of my friends noticed it. I told him about my brother’s accident. In the hurry he arranged for my travel as he knew a travel agent. As a part of gratitude I handed over the cell number of that girl to him. After hearing all that stuff he was enthralled” buddy! Don’t worry I will take care of everything”. Moreover he had a cell phone so he was absolutely a better choice for a distance relationship.
In a fortnight, I was back to my place. I went to my friend’s room but he was not there. I asked his fellow roommate. He grinned “must be talking to his girl. I am fed up with him. He even talks in night and disturbs my sleep.” I would be mean if I will blame him for this, I thought. So I kept mum. From inside, I was curious to know if she is the same girl whose number I had given to him. Somewhere in the corner of my heart I was also feeling bit jealous of him. Soon he returned back to his room and found me. Being overjoyed he hugged me and asked about my brother. “He is alright now. Still needs some rest” I was keen to know about her. He continued “She is a sweetheart! We daily talk for hours and it seems we know each other from ages.” “Are you serious about this?? How you could be?? You have not even seen her. Better come to your flirting routine” I suggested and left for my room. I knew all his love is a crap only time pass nothing more.
I started neglecting that dear friend of mine. Not because I am saint and wanted to leave him with his girl but I always feel uncomfortable whenever he used to talk to her in front of me. One day He came to me and said” Dude! She loves me equally yaar. She wants to meet me. And I have asked her to come to Pune this Sunday. Please come along with me. ” Even I wanted to see Prakruti again but I declined” No Yaar what will I do there? Kabab me Haddi “. But he insisted me to come.
Days passed on and finally the much awaited Sunday arrived.
I was lying on bed. I was in no mood to get up. I put the blanket all over my body and slept again. But someone pulled it off and wakes me up. I saw him dressing up with full zeal. He picked his best shirt from the wardrobe and put it on the bed. He first shaved and went to take a bath. He took almost half an hour for it. Generally he used to take bath once in a week. He put the perfume combed his hair. I was watching all this as if a TV serial was going on in front of me. He was writing something on a piece of paper. When I closely saw it, it was a greetings card for the first love. I wondered how many first loves this guy had. He tucked a rose into it and was now all prepared to go. I apologized for the delay and asked for ten minutes. I brushed my teeth, washed my face and sprayed deo and left with him. Well in College Hostels taking bath is considered as a special occasion. More over this time I was in hurry so no question of taking bath. In an hour or so we reached there at station. Ved was constantly there on phone all his way discussing where she supposed to wait, what kind of get up he has and asking her get up as well. I overheard that she is wearing a blue Capri and white T. He instructed her to come out of gate no 1. He left to receive her towards Gate. I stayed back.
In a flash I saw him running towards me. Run Vikki! Run…He screamed from a distance. I had no clue what he was talking But I ran. I asked him what happened. He sighed “Thank God, I am spared. She is not at all good looking. Oh...How did I put myself into her trap? Anyway let’s get back to hostel.” He was trying to hide his face. Even I was feeling like laughing on his hard luck but suddenly the poor thought of that innocent girl struck. I yelled at him” Are you crazy!!! That girl is coming from Mumbai to meet you and you coward, you are doing this to her. Go and spend some time with her. In the evening send her back to Mumbai. And tell her after some days that you don’t love her. She will understand it. But For now just go to her.” He said” If you are feeling so much about her, why don’t you go and show her the city. Take my cell, contact her and move. I am leaving”. He was shameless as ever and I was helpless as always.
I was standing alone there. I was amused how that beautiful girl whom I met in the train can turn out to be so ugly. With a heavy heart I moved towards Gate No 1. I saw a girl in the same outfit. I went to her greeted” Hi. I am Vikki. I know you are looking for Ved but he has got a very urgent college work now. So he has left for the university in between from the halfway. And he has sent me to receive you. He will be back in few hours.” I was quite hesitant in it but said” I am feeling very sorry about it. If you don’t mind you can come with me. By then he will come back I can take you to some coffee shop.” But she declined gracefully”No thanks! Even I have to go back due to some urgent work”. Needless to say that she understood every bit of what happened there. I saw her moist eyes and cursed Ved for all this. InFact I was the root cause for all this. I took the ticket for the next train to Mumbai. I said Bye to her and came back.
My head was aching. So I took a disprin. After some time I went to PCO to call that girl, just to know If she has reached safe. Soon the call got connected, a female voice came from the other end “Hi , Prakruti speaking…”. I was freezed at this. This was her voice whom I met in the train. I mumbled” Can you guess who is speaking??”
She replied naughtily “Hiren Stop it!!! Now switch back to your original voice. I know today is 1st April and you cannot make me fool. Come home soon. I am waiting for you”. I lost my grip on the phone. I redialed and then realized my mistake. Earlier I had dialed a wrong number. The last digit I pressed zero instead of eight.
I checked the date in my watch. It was 1st April.... April Fool…
I realized she made me fool long before and destiny made me this realize on 1st April.
After a short vacation of Holi, I was returning back to Pune from Ahmedabad. To my disappointment, the train was even late by an hour. I had to spend more than an hour at the platform. I went to the Waiting Hall but it was full more than its capacity. I came out of it and went to the stairs of the flyover made to cross the platform. I sat comfortably and took a glance all over the station. Beggars were begging and the hawkers were selling their stuff. Suddenly a noise broke and I looked towards it. A beautiful girl of around 19 or 20 had lost her grip on the suitcase she was holding. Generally what happens, it happened here also. Lot of guys came forward to help her. They lift her suitcase, asked if she is alright and made her sit at a sophisticated place. I looked at her from a distance and somehow she seemed to me very pretty and attractive. When alone, every second girl seems to be attractive. Moreover I was feeling dizzy at the very idea of spending an hour at the platform.
Suddenly they announced”Sarathi Express coming from Bhuj to Pune is delayed by 3 hours. Your Inconvenience regretted.” This wrecked me from the core. I went to the girl and sat just in front of her. I was trying to take a glance at her but I observed she was continuously gazing at me as if I was insane. Suddenly I realized I am sitting on someone else’s luggage that was lying nearby. I got up in a flash but in hurry I tumbled down but somehow managed to hold myself. It was an utter embarrassment. I took out my novel and started reading it. Every when and then my eyes were looking for her. I was scanning all her activities. She was all sport, all alone but still so enthusiastic. She has put earplugs into her ears and was listening to some music; it was hard rock I suppose. Getting enthralled at times she was shaking her body too. She took her magazine out but kept it inside soon. Then took some stuff from her hand bag and started playing with it. It was small toy car I noticed. Even this was not pleasing her anymore; she threw it off in the bag and started singing some song loudly. She had almost forgotten that she is at public place and she was not supposed to do this. An Old man beckoned her to stop it. She started talking to him. I was wondering if what they must be talking; Father –daughter kind of stuff!!! Or some social topic or what! I thought for a minute to take part in the conversation but I saw that old man left in between and I stopped myself halfway. She saw me coming towards her but showed if she has never seen me before. I came back to my place and again looked back at her. For some time nothing happened between us except few eye contacts. Again I saw her playing with a kid. I was feeling jealous of the boy who was playing in her lap. He was playing with her hairs and she was pampering him.
All of a sudden, the announcement came for the arrival of the train. Already it was 10:00 PM; I looked into my watch. Soon the train came; I rushed into Sleeper coach and found my seat. All the ideas of that girl vanished in moment. I slept tightly like a baby.
When I wake up early in the morning, I asked the pantry person who was selling tea”Bhaiya!!! How long it will take to reach Pune??” He smirked “Sir!!! The train is 8 hours late. It will take three more hours to reach Mumbai. Then after that three more for Pune.” I got aghast at this but nothing was in my control.
Suddenly a female voice pinched me from behind” mumbai paachhad toh nai rahi gayu??”. It was she, the same girl. At first I didn’t understand what to say. So I just nodded. The gentleman who was sitting below replied instantly in Gujrati “train moodi che 6 kallak thi ! mumbai jaava 3 kalaak lagse.”. Nobody leaves a chance to show off. He continued “Hi I am Hiren! Are you coming from Bhuj??” She replied negatively “I am coming from Ahmedabad. I have to attend a seminar today in my college but I will be late I suppose.” He nodded in sympathy” Oh that’s bad!!! By the way I am an engineering student infact E&TC one. I stay in Kalyan. ” She replied” I study in Sardar patel College in Andheri.” It was quite evident that she was enjoying his company and I was feeling jealous at it.
“Hey what a coincidence! I am also an E&TC engineering student” I dropped myself in between their conversation from nowhere. They were astonished but smiled. I looked at her and apologized “Sorry!!! I don’t understand Guajarati…That’s why I stood like dumb” Everyone laughed. I started”I am coming from a Project Exhibition in Ahmedabad. I started talking about the companies which visited the college campus to patronize the program. I was giving all my best to impress her.” I saw she was no more interested in all this technical stuff. So I invited them to play cards. They agreed. But I made a mistake here. He was a champ in playing cards.
He very soon swept three four games in a row. I will never suggest any of my friends to give challenge any Gujarati at least for playing cards. She was enjoying every moment of it. I felt him taking an edge over me. But I was consoling myself within that this guy has to get down before both of us. So still I had a chance. They stopped playing card and started playing jokes. I also got involved in that and showed my skills. Both of them praised my sense of humor.
At the next stop he was about to get down. “I will get down at next stop. Hey Sorry I didn’t even ask your name” He giggled at me. “I am Viki and she is…” I beckoned towards her deliberately so that at least now she will reveal her name. She continued”I am prakruti”. I knew that prakruti means nature but still to carry on the conversation I exclaimed “Enviroment. Right ??”. Hiren tried to shine in between “No yaar , It means Earth”. Prakruti screamed “ STOP IT!!! Boys…it means nature”. Oh..such a sweet meaning I complimented her. Hiren shook hands with both of us and got down. I thanked God at the devil’s exit. She put her earplugs again and lost in it completely. I smirked “She has started listening the same Rock song.” It was quite apparent from her movements. I couldn’t resist anymore and asked “Are you listening to Hard Rock!!!” She was amused at this and making irregular faces said “No...It is a Guajarati folk song”. I burst into laughter but realized “Girls will be Girls”. I flattered”you seem to have a very good knowledge of music. Your face expression and body movement reveals so”. Every girl wants to hear her praise and she was no different. I kept on scoring runs on that slow pitch like Virendra sehwag. But it has to come to an end. Her stop came and she was about to get down. I was still staring at her eyes. She left without saying anything not even bye. I was surprised at this but kept mum. Suddenly after a while some unknown thrust from inside forced me out of the train. I screamed from behind “Prakruti wait!!!” She halted instantly and looked back. I reached there and asked for her number. I never knew I can be so bold. She pronounced some number but I asked her to write it on my palm since I had no paper with me. The train was about to leave. She tried to write her number on my palm but since it was wet all in vain. She slide my shirt cuff and wrote her number on my wrist.
I heard the whistle of train and rushed towards my compartment. I was immensely overjoyed. All the way I was thinking how I can build relationship with her. I had even planned to buy a cell phone. How a girl can impact one’s mind, it was quite evident there. The guy who never spends extravagantly was thinking to buy a cell phone. In few hours I reached Pune.
I tried to call her from a PCO but the number was coming unreachable. All my plans went into trash soon I reached the college premises. The Security Guard told me that there was a call for me of my parents. I went back to the PCO and got the news of my younger brother’s accident in Bangalore. I was required there since nobody was there to take care of him. I returned back with a heavy heart. Ved, one of my friends noticed it. I told him about my brother’s accident. In the hurry he arranged for my travel as he knew a travel agent. As a part of gratitude I handed over the cell number of that girl to him. After hearing all that stuff he was enthralled” buddy! Don’t worry I will take care of everything”. Moreover he had a cell phone so he was absolutely a better choice for a distance relationship.
In a fortnight, I was back to my place. I went to my friend’s room but he was not there. I asked his fellow roommate. He grinned “must be talking to his girl. I am fed up with him. He even talks in night and disturbs my sleep.” I would be mean if I will blame him for this, I thought. So I kept mum. From inside, I was curious to know if she is the same girl whose number I had given to him. Somewhere in the corner of my heart I was also feeling bit jealous of him. Soon he returned back to his room and found me. Being overjoyed he hugged me and asked about my brother. “He is alright now. Still needs some rest” I was keen to know about her. He continued “She is a sweetheart! We daily talk for hours and it seems we know each other from ages.” “Are you serious about this?? How you could be?? You have not even seen her. Better come to your flirting routine” I suggested and left for my room. I knew all his love is a crap only time pass nothing more.
I started neglecting that dear friend of mine. Not because I am saint and wanted to leave him with his girl but I always feel uncomfortable whenever he used to talk to her in front of me. One day He came to me and said” Dude! She loves me equally yaar. She wants to meet me. And I have asked her to come to Pune this Sunday. Please come along with me. ” Even I wanted to see Prakruti again but I declined” No Yaar what will I do there? Kabab me Haddi “. But he insisted me to come.
Days passed on and finally the much awaited Sunday arrived.
I was lying on bed. I was in no mood to get up. I put the blanket all over my body and slept again. But someone pulled it off and wakes me up. I saw him dressing up with full zeal. He picked his best shirt from the wardrobe and put it on the bed. He first shaved and went to take a bath. He took almost half an hour for it. Generally he used to take bath once in a week. He put the perfume combed his hair. I was watching all this as if a TV serial was going on in front of me. He was writing something on a piece of paper. When I closely saw it, it was a greetings card for the first love. I wondered how many first loves this guy had. He tucked a rose into it and was now all prepared to go. I apologized for the delay and asked for ten minutes. I brushed my teeth, washed my face and sprayed deo and left with him. Well in College Hostels taking bath is considered as a special occasion. More over this time I was in hurry so no question of taking bath. In an hour or so we reached there at station. Ved was constantly there on phone all his way discussing where she supposed to wait, what kind of get up he has and asking her get up as well. I overheard that she is wearing a blue Capri and white T. He instructed her to come out of gate no 1. He left to receive her towards Gate. I stayed back.
In a flash I saw him running towards me. Run Vikki! Run…He screamed from a distance. I had no clue what he was talking But I ran. I asked him what happened. He sighed “Thank God, I am spared. She is not at all good looking. Oh...How did I put myself into her trap? Anyway let’s get back to hostel.” He was trying to hide his face. Even I was feeling like laughing on his hard luck but suddenly the poor thought of that innocent girl struck. I yelled at him” Are you crazy!!! That girl is coming from Mumbai to meet you and you coward, you are doing this to her. Go and spend some time with her. In the evening send her back to Mumbai. And tell her after some days that you don’t love her. She will understand it. But For now just go to her.” He said” If you are feeling so much about her, why don’t you go and show her the city. Take my cell, contact her and move. I am leaving”. He was shameless as ever and I was helpless as always.
I was standing alone there. I was amused how that beautiful girl whom I met in the train can turn out to be so ugly. With a heavy heart I moved towards Gate No 1. I saw a girl in the same outfit. I went to her greeted” Hi. I am Vikki. I know you are looking for Ved but he has got a very urgent college work now. So he has left for the university in between from the halfway. And he has sent me to receive you. He will be back in few hours.” I was quite hesitant in it but said” I am feeling very sorry about it. If you don’t mind you can come with me. By then he will come back I can take you to some coffee shop.” But she declined gracefully”No thanks! Even I have to go back due to some urgent work”. Needless to say that she understood every bit of what happened there. I saw her moist eyes and cursed Ved for all this. InFact I was the root cause for all this. I took the ticket for the next train to Mumbai. I said Bye to her and came back.
My head was aching. So I took a disprin. After some time I went to PCO to call that girl, just to know If she has reached safe. Soon the call got connected, a female voice came from the other end “Hi , Prakruti speaking…”. I was freezed at this. This was her voice whom I met in the train. I mumbled” Can you guess who is speaking??”
She replied naughtily “Hiren Stop it!!! Now switch back to your original voice. I know today is 1st April and you cannot make me fool. Come home soon. I am waiting for you”. I lost my grip on the phone. I redialed and then realized my mistake. Earlier I had dialed a wrong number. The last digit I pressed zero instead of eight.
I checked the date in my watch. It was 1st April.... April Fool…
I realized she made me fool long before and destiny made me this realize on 1st April.
She.....
She.....
POOoooooooooooo….n…… the whistle of train generally excites those who are outside it. But I was inside lying on my berth waiting desperately for Pune station to come. I had finished two books already and was in no mood to go for the third one. The excitement of coming back to Pune for awhile was enthralling me. In fact it was going to be a very brief visit but still in few next moments I would be at the place where I spent my most of the young life perhaps the advent of my JAWANIHOOD.I had to just get some papers verified and attested from my Last company. My stay was arranged in company campus only. I had decided that I will stay for a night only.
Soon the train reached at Pune Station. It was a pleasant evening. I rushed for a taxi and asked him to go to Hinjewadi. Then I poured myself in whirlpool of old memories of this place. Suddenly when I broke out of it, we were somewhat near Wakad where I stayed for more than two years with two of my best friends. Out of my astonishment I got down at that crossroad where one very life impacting incident of my Life happened few years back.I never knew before this happened that sometimes what just starts with a prank can turn to be so devastating. I couldn’t stop myself from blaming myself for all that what happenend that night. I ruined my dear friend's life...I sighed within myself.
I saw three guys coming from a distance. All the faces seemed to be familiar. I could recognize them.. Hey it was me (Akash) with Siddhartha (Sid) and Samir (Sam).
I could hear what they were discussing.
Sam was prompting something to Sid. “Hey Sid, we want to gift you something on your birthday. If you are ready for that , well and good else don’t ask for any other gift”. I too nodded “This is the time to fulfill your wishes man. Some time down the line, you will get married and lose your freedom. So better enjoy your singlehood.” I grinned. I pointed to the T shirt Sam was wearing. The punch line written on it was “I am still single but this time with experience”. Sam chuckled” If you want I can get one for you tonight”.
Sid didn’t say anything just moved from his place. I knew Sid is a fattoo. It is not his cup of tea. He will never agree on this. But we never know what could be his reaction as we are so unsure about his mood. Suddenly He said “OK!!! I am ready. But now you are trapped. You big ass. Go and arrange a girl for me tonight as my birthday gift. If you cannot, I am going to bump your head”. Saying this he left for home.
I was stunned. So as Sam was. No one expected this from our cool customer Sid. But now this has turned to be a matter of ego. I was clueless about how Sam is going to keep his promise. I just knew that I have to share the half of the expenses whatever it is. I was angry within but couldn’t do much as I was also half responsible for it. I looked at Sam’s face. He was panicked but was trying to hide all his emotions. “I know one medical shop here. I guess the shop keeper can help. He must have some idea I feel. He was talking regarding this to someone last Sunday when I visited him”.
“I am not a part of this. I screamed. I don’t care for your promise or ego whatever. I don’t want to get crushed publicly” I said terrified. But Sam pleaded “Don’t leave me like this man. You simply can’t. Just stay with me. Don’t do anything. I will take care of everything.” OK..I agreed. I was sure Sam has no guts to do this. But I accompanied him.
He went towards the Shop. I was watching him from a distance. But he returned halfway. I smiled at him and said Lets go back and play cards at home. “No yaar few guys are there. Let them move from there”.
He was moving to and fro like a pendulum. I was excited from within just wanted to see the outcome of the whole episode. Moreover deep inside I was frightened. I guess we stayed there looking at shop for more than an hour. I looked at my watch. It was showing 10:00PM. I said “I am leaving. All the best you carry on your expedition”. I rushed towards our home. Sam too followed me.
Very soon he caught me and yelled out “You coward!!! Don’t show your face again”. I was walking steadily. Suddenly a harsh voice asked us to stop from behind. We looked back. A guy of age 27-28 was there. He came closer and muttered “I saw you at the shop discussing something for a long time. Can I help you?” I said “No. Thanks” and moved forward. After some time I realized Sam is not walking along me. I turned back to see what happened. I saw him talking to that guy. Soon he came to me. He was looking relieved. I asked what happened. He laughed loudly “That guy was an agent. My part DONE. Now I will see what guts Sid has”. While we were returning a black cat crossed the road ahead of us. It was a bad omen. I was too afraid to say anything. Still I said “Stop It. Here itself and close the deal.” But Sam was adamant.
We entered the house. Sid was watching the movie “DIL CHAHTA HAI”. Sam ecstatically said “I have arranged a bride for you for tonight. Enjoy your Birthday Gift. She will be coming in few minutes”. Sid got fainted at this but controlled himself and said” You morons move from here. I will tackle everything”. Suddenly the door bell rang. We two rushed to upstairs and seized ourselves in my room.
Next morning when we got up, it was already 11 am. Sid was not there downstairs. We searched the entire house. But we didn’t find him. The day passed and in the evening around 7, I with Sam went to have some tea at the chowk. We saw Sid coming from a distance. He was enthralled even he hugged Sam. I was clueless wondering what happened to this guy.
Sid started “The girl’s name is Shalini. She is very good girl. So enthusiastic and refreshing. I was with her for entire day. We roamed around throughout the city.” Sam interrupted in between “Did anything happen last night you dumb” couldn’t control his excitement. Sid said “No. I took her back home. But I met her today morning and we hanged around together. I don’t know but I guess I have developed some feelings for her.”
“What rubbish feelings!!! Are you sick??” I nearly screamed at him. Sam was equally amused “ Have you gone nuts!!! Think of the girl you are planning to settle with..She is a bloody…I simply can’t accept this”.
But I guess there was no impact of all this on Sid. He was adamant as always. Nevertheless we were much bothered about his parents.
Sid tried to convince us “Look guys!!! I was with her for entire day. I know how tough it is to lead life at her place. She is not doing all this with her will. She is forced to do all this as her younger brother is in Hospital undergoing a treatment for blood cancer. Now I will handle everything. Just do me a favor. You guys please don’t tell my parents about all this. When the right time will come I will tell them myself.” We were astonished by the guts of this chap. I guess sometimes for a man, his reputation is everything. That’s why we stopped talking to Sid for a while. It was a clear indication that he has to either choose her or us. Days followed on and he kept meeting her.
But finally this has to come to an end. Sam called Sid’s parents and bitched everything. Of course I was with him in this holy act of his. They were shocked after hearing this. His Dad showed up next morning. He locked himself in a room with Sid. After few minutes Sid came out crying “ My mom is ill. I have to go back to my place at the earliest.” Both of them left in the afternoon.
Days passed on. We were waiting for Sid to come back. But neither he nor his phone came. I was afraid if he will ever show up. One day his resignation letter came. I was shocked and so was Sam. We had lost our dear friend. I didn’t know whether we should regret or what. But a burden was there in back of my mind. We were missing him. Suddenly one fine day I got opportunity to go Onsite for a project running out of Australia. I restarted my life from there leaving behind all the miseries. Time passed on and then I travelled various places across the globe. Sam also moved to United states for higher education and got settled there. But still no clue of Sid. What happened to him. Where is he? How is he? No idea at all.
“Eiiii…..” suddenly I came out of my dream by this noise. Probably it came out of that car when it applied its brakes. I saw the indicators turning on and off. The car owner was on call as the car was on halt. Still the indicators were on. I was bit surprised at this but neglected it. All of a sudden I saw a lady inching towards that car. Alas it was she..SHALINI…
All of a sudden all the burden on my head went off. I was now much relieved and I sighed “I saved him. I saved my dear friend.” I got up and left for my destination.
POOoooooooooooo….n…… the whistle of train generally excites those who are outside it. But I was inside lying on my berth waiting desperately for Pune station to come. I had finished two books already and was in no mood to go for the third one. The excitement of coming back to Pune for awhile was enthralling me. In fact it was going to be a very brief visit but still in few next moments I would be at the place where I spent my most of the young life perhaps the advent of my JAWANIHOOD.I had to just get some papers verified and attested from my Last company. My stay was arranged in company campus only. I had decided that I will stay for a night only.
Soon the train reached at Pune Station. It was a pleasant evening. I rushed for a taxi and asked him to go to Hinjewadi. Then I poured myself in whirlpool of old memories of this place. Suddenly when I broke out of it, we were somewhat near Wakad where I stayed for more than two years with two of my best friends. Out of my astonishment I got down at that crossroad where one very life impacting incident of my Life happened few years back.I never knew before this happened that sometimes what just starts with a prank can turn to be so devastating. I couldn’t stop myself from blaming myself for all that what happenend that night. I ruined my dear friend's life...I sighed within myself.
I saw three guys coming from a distance. All the faces seemed to be familiar. I could recognize them.. Hey it was me (Akash) with Siddhartha (Sid) and Samir (Sam).
I could hear what they were discussing.
Sam was prompting something to Sid. “Hey Sid, we want to gift you something on your birthday. If you are ready for that , well and good else don’t ask for any other gift”. I too nodded “This is the time to fulfill your wishes man. Some time down the line, you will get married and lose your freedom. So better enjoy your singlehood.” I grinned. I pointed to the T shirt Sam was wearing. The punch line written on it was “I am still single but this time with experience”. Sam chuckled” If you want I can get one for you tonight”.
Sid didn’t say anything just moved from his place. I knew Sid is a fattoo. It is not his cup of tea. He will never agree on this. But we never know what could be his reaction as we are so unsure about his mood. Suddenly He said “OK!!! I am ready. But now you are trapped. You big ass. Go and arrange a girl for me tonight as my birthday gift. If you cannot, I am going to bump your head”. Saying this he left for home.
I was stunned. So as Sam was. No one expected this from our cool customer Sid. But now this has turned to be a matter of ego. I was clueless about how Sam is going to keep his promise. I just knew that I have to share the half of the expenses whatever it is. I was angry within but couldn’t do much as I was also half responsible for it. I looked at Sam’s face. He was panicked but was trying to hide all his emotions. “I know one medical shop here. I guess the shop keeper can help. He must have some idea I feel. He was talking regarding this to someone last Sunday when I visited him”.
“I am not a part of this. I screamed. I don’t care for your promise or ego whatever. I don’t want to get crushed publicly” I said terrified. But Sam pleaded “Don’t leave me like this man. You simply can’t. Just stay with me. Don’t do anything. I will take care of everything.” OK..I agreed. I was sure Sam has no guts to do this. But I accompanied him.
He went towards the Shop. I was watching him from a distance. But he returned halfway. I smiled at him and said Lets go back and play cards at home. “No yaar few guys are there. Let them move from there”.
He was moving to and fro like a pendulum. I was excited from within just wanted to see the outcome of the whole episode. Moreover deep inside I was frightened. I guess we stayed there looking at shop for more than an hour. I looked at my watch. It was showing 10:00PM. I said “I am leaving. All the best you carry on your expedition”. I rushed towards our home. Sam too followed me.
Very soon he caught me and yelled out “You coward!!! Don’t show your face again”. I was walking steadily. Suddenly a harsh voice asked us to stop from behind. We looked back. A guy of age 27-28 was there. He came closer and muttered “I saw you at the shop discussing something for a long time. Can I help you?” I said “No. Thanks” and moved forward. After some time I realized Sam is not walking along me. I turned back to see what happened. I saw him talking to that guy. Soon he came to me. He was looking relieved. I asked what happened. He laughed loudly “That guy was an agent. My part DONE. Now I will see what guts Sid has”. While we were returning a black cat crossed the road ahead of us. It was a bad omen. I was too afraid to say anything. Still I said “Stop It. Here itself and close the deal.” But Sam was adamant.
We entered the house. Sid was watching the movie “DIL CHAHTA HAI”. Sam ecstatically said “I have arranged a bride for you for tonight. Enjoy your Birthday Gift. She will be coming in few minutes”. Sid got fainted at this but controlled himself and said” You morons move from here. I will tackle everything”. Suddenly the door bell rang. We two rushed to upstairs and seized ourselves in my room.
Next morning when we got up, it was already 11 am. Sid was not there downstairs. We searched the entire house. But we didn’t find him. The day passed and in the evening around 7, I with Sam went to have some tea at the chowk. We saw Sid coming from a distance. He was enthralled even he hugged Sam. I was clueless wondering what happened to this guy.
Sid started “The girl’s name is Shalini. She is very good girl. So enthusiastic and refreshing. I was with her for entire day. We roamed around throughout the city.” Sam interrupted in between “Did anything happen last night you dumb” couldn’t control his excitement. Sid said “No. I took her back home. But I met her today morning and we hanged around together. I don’t know but I guess I have developed some feelings for her.”
“What rubbish feelings!!! Are you sick??” I nearly screamed at him. Sam was equally amused “ Have you gone nuts!!! Think of the girl you are planning to settle with..She is a bloody…I simply can’t accept this”.
But I guess there was no impact of all this on Sid. He was adamant as always. Nevertheless we were much bothered about his parents.
Sid tried to convince us “Look guys!!! I was with her for entire day. I know how tough it is to lead life at her place. She is not doing all this with her will. She is forced to do all this as her younger brother is in Hospital undergoing a treatment for blood cancer. Now I will handle everything. Just do me a favor. You guys please don’t tell my parents about all this. When the right time will come I will tell them myself.” We were astonished by the guts of this chap. I guess sometimes for a man, his reputation is everything. That’s why we stopped talking to Sid for a while. It was a clear indication that he has to either choose her or us. Days followed on and he kept meeting her.
But finally this has to come to an end. Sam called Sid’s parents and bitched everything. Of course I was with him in this holy act of his. They were shocked after hearing this. His Dad showed up next morning. He locked himself in a room with Sid. After few minutes Sid came out crying “ My mom is ill. I have to go back to my place at the earliest.” Both of them left in the afternoon.
Days passed on. We were waiting for Sid to come back. But neither he nor his phone came. I was afraid if he will ever show up. One day his resignation letter came. I was shocked and so was Sam. We had lost our dear friend. I didn’t know whether we should regret or what. But a burden was there in back of my mind. We were missing him. Suddenly one fine day I got opportunity to go Onsite for a project running out of Australia. I restarted my life from there leaving behind all the miseries. Time passed on and then I travelled various places across the globe. Sam also moved to United states for higher education and got settled there. But still no clue of Sid. What happened to him. Where is he? How is he? No idea at all.
“Eiiii…..” suddenly I came out of my dream by this noise. Probably it came out of that car when it applied its brakes. I saw the indicators turning on and off. The car owner was on call as the car was on halt. Still the indicators were on. I was bit surprised at this but neglected it. All of a sudden I saw a lady inching towards that car. Alas it was she..SHALINI…
All of a sudden all the burden on my head went off. I was now much relieved and I sighed “I saved him. I saved my dear friend.” I got up and left for my destination.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
SSIS Best practices
SSIS Best practices
1. Readme.doc – explains the thorough purpose and functionality of the package.
2. Names for all tasks, objects, and connections should be self descriptive about the purpose. Never hard code specific database or server in names since it might change.
3. Modular structure of packages i.e. multiple number of packages is preferred over one big package to cover a big complex functionality.
4. SSIS has a significant amount of built-in functionality; use that instead of custom scripting.
5. Use configuration files to take the connection string or other properties which might change and export only configurable values.
6. Use SSIS built-in logging capabilities to log serious package error conditions and any additional information that may be useful for troubleshooting the package.
7. Use checkpoints in your packages i.e. the tasks need to be organized in a logical manner and if it makes sense, group them together via the Sequence Container to allow for the logical restart of the group if one of the tasks inside the container failed.
8. Store SSIS Configuration files in the designated folder given by DBA and it should be accessible from all the environments.
9. We should manage the configuration files to allow the same SSIS package to run in dev, test and prod environments.
10. Learn how to create a SSIS configuration file.
11. We should structure SSIS packages and configuration files with the goal of minimizing the number of different SSIS packages deployed, especially in cases where SSIS packages are very similar to one another except for some key properties, such as server and database names
12. Developers that need to connect to SSIS on a server will need to be granted membership to the “Distributed COM Users” group on that machine.
13. Learn how to deploy a package.
14. We can create SQL serve Jobs in SQL Agent to execute SSIS package.
15. Security
Protection Mechanism Details
Set protection level of packages Protection Level: ServerStorage
The protection afforded is based on SQL Server database roles. The protection level will rely on server storage and roles for access control. All packages saved in MSDB will use this protection level.
Save packages to MSDB Package Storage Location: MSDB
Saving packages to the msdb database will help provide security and the server, database, and table levels. Packages saved in MSDB will benefit from the integration service database level roles (db_ssisadmin, db_ssisltduser, db_ssisoperator). Any other options aside from saving to MSDB will be evaluated in a case by case basis and discussed with the database administrators and the information security office.
Save logs to MSDB Log Location: MSDB
Logs to MSDB. This enhances the availability of log data to tech supports outside of SQL Server. Other advanced logging options outside of SQL Server will be evaluated in a case by case basis and discussed with the database administrators and the information security office.
Save configuration in XML format Configuration Location: File system (XML format)
Ensure that configuration file has no sensitive data (e.g. connection strings) and the file and folder it is located is properly secured. Contact the appropriate database administrator and the Information Security Office for assistance for securing the folder.
Use of SQL Jobs in Package Execution Package Execution: through SQL Jobs
All packages should be executed from a SQL job. Packages executed other ways (e.g. Windows Scheduler) need to have a notification process established and should be an exception of the rule.
16. Monitoring folders for dropped files.
17. moving files from one file to another.
18. Copying data from an excel spread sheet into SQL Server.
19. Logging.
20. SSIS Naming conventions
companyname_application_taskDescription
Verify that the name and description of the task of component sufficiently describes it. Often times, the default name and description assigned to a task or component may not clearly or accurately indicate its purpose.
Prefix each task or component’s name with an identifier to describe the type of task or component it is.
[SSIS Package Name]_[Environment Name].dtsConfig
1. Readme.doc – explains the thorough purpose and functionality of the package.
2. Names for all tasks, objects, and connections should be self descriptive about the purpose. Never hard code specific database or server in names since it might change.
3. Modular structure of packages i.e. multiple number of packages is preferred over one big package to cover a big complex functionality.
4. SSIS has a significant amount of built-in functionality; use that instead of custom scripting.
5. Use configuration files to take the connection string or other properties which might change and export only configurable values.
6. Use SSIS built-in logging capabilities to log serious package error conditions and any additional information that may be useful for troubleshooting the package.
7. Use checkpoints in your packages i.e. the tasks need to be organized in a logical manner and if it makes sense, group them together via the Sequence Container to allow for the logical restart of the group if one of the tasks inside the container failed.
8. Store SSIS Configuration files in the designated folder given by DBA and it should be accessible from all the environments.
9. We should manage the configuration files to allow the same SSIS package to run in dev, test and prod environments.
10. Learn how to create a SSIS configuration file.
11. We should structure SSIS packages and configuration files with the goal of minimizing the number of different SSIS packages deployed, especially in cases where SSIS packages are very similar to one another except for some key properties, such as server and database names
12. Developers that need to connect to SSIS on a server will need to be granted membership to the “Distributed COM Users” group on that machine.
13. Learn how to deploy a package.
14. We can create SQL serve Jobs in SQL Agent to execute SSIS package.
15. Security
Protection Mechanism Details
Set protection level of packages Protection Level: ServerStorage
The protection afforded is based on SQL Server database roles. The protection level will rely on server storage and roles for access control. All packages saved in MSDB will use this protection level.
Save packages to MSDB Package Storage Location: MSDB
Saving packages to the msdb database will help provide security and the server, database, and table levels. Packages saved in MSDB will benefit from the integration service database level roles (db_ssisadmin, db_ssisltduser, db_ssisoperator). Any other options aside from saving to MSDB will be evaluated in a case by case basis and discussed with the database administrators and the information security office.
Save logs to MSDB Log Location: MSDB
Logs to MSDB. This enhances the availability of log data to tech supports outside of SQL Server. Other advanced logging options outside of SQL Server will be evaluated in a case by case basis and discussed with the database administrators and the information security office.
Save configuration in XML format Configuration Location: File system (XML format)
Ensure that configuration file has no sensitive data (e.g. connection strings) and the file and folder it is located is properly secured. Contact the appropriate database administrator and the Information Security Office for assistance for securing the folder.
Use of SQL Jobs in Package Execution Package Execution: through SQL Jobs
All packages should be executed from a SQL job. Packages executed other ways (e.g. Windows Scheduler) need to have a notification process established and should be an exception of the rule.
16. Monitoring folders for dropped files.
17. moving files from one file to another.
18. Copying data from an excel spread sheet into SQL Server.
19. Logging.
20. SSIS Naming conventions
companyname_application_taskDescription
Verify that the name and description of the task of component sufficiently describes it. Often times, the default name and description assigned to a task or component may not clearly or accurately indicate its purpose.
Prefix each task or component’s name with an identifier to describe the type of task or component it is.
[SSIS Package Name]_[Environment Name].dtsConfig
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Girl Next to me
Few things are destined to happen. And sometimes they are beyond our control. So I always go with the philosophy “Whatever happens, happen for good”.
Yesterday I was quite overloaded with work. “It is impossible to wrap up the pending work in next half an hour. I am definitely going to miss the bus” I said to myself. I gave up all the hope and decided to go home only after finishing the work left. I guess I could have completed the task if this thought wouldn’t have come in my mind. A human mind is like that only. The biggest obstacle lies only when we keep our eye off the goal. Somehow I was trying to keep myself focused on work but every now and then my eyes were frowning to the clock. People either give their best under pressure or break. The later part happened in my case. I got up from my seat and rushed towards the bus. I didn’t even think what I will say to my lead if he will ask tomorrow. My feet were moving steadily towards the bus.
I got into the bus but to my astonishment Not a single seat was vacant. I got down and took the other one. Even it was full. My destiny was riding me somewhere else. Finally I took the third one. To my relief I saw a seat vacant. I rushed towards it as if it was food and I was starving from years. I even didn’t bother to look if any other seat was vacant or who is sitting next to me. When I was going towards the seat I found Nishi in the next seat. Even she looked up at the same time and we had an eye contact. She got uncomfortable and so was I. I didn’t know what to do and in all this mess up I sat just next to her. I completely missed the vacant seat which was next to it. She had also noticed that. I was afraid what she must be thinking of me. She will take it as a deliberate act of mine. I noticed her face.she was getting pale. Totally embarrassed she was looking here and there.
I totally lost into my old memories of the AMEX days. We were in the same floor though different Projects.I was thoroughly disgusted with the idea of going into an ODC. I had heard a lot about ODC‘s being jail. No access to communicators, outlook etc. But soon I entered the ODC premises; all my ill feelings got vanished. I saw someone who was definitely not the most beautiful but the serenity of her face was extreme. I was spell bound to see such a wonderful creation of God. She was above par simple and sober.
Days followed on. Even I got busy in my project. But still I always find out ways of going near her cubicle to have a glance of her. Even a peep used to give me immense joy. My Gang in project was all sport. Soon they traced out my feelings for her. They all were very supportive throughout this one sided love saga. All the hiccups what was happening, even she was not a dumb, she sensed it all. When I sent friend request on IM, she declined it gracefully.One day while we were returning from lunch, she was reading newspaper all alone. “You won’t get a better than this chance to show your emotions” Sandy hissed. Rest supported him. Before I could say anything someone pushed me from behind towards her. I was totally in shock since she was sitting next to me. I mumbled “Hi! Anything new in the newspaper??” She was equally stunned. Before she could reply I said sorry and moved from there. I didn’t know why I behaved like that. I was in complete panic. I knew I messed up everything. The very next day I had to go to my home city. I was regretting why I did that foolishness. At least I could have waited till I will return from home. My stay at home could be much better if I would have taken the sweet memories of her with me. But it was other way round. When I returned back, my eyes were looking for her. But she was no more there. I asked my friends about her. Kash grinned “I have not seen her from last one week. She might have been released from the project”. All my regret went off. I was satisfied at least I spoke to her that day though one-sided again, but from so close. But I was unhappy from my heart. Days passed then months.
“Excuse me…Excuse me…Vikas...… Vikas Please give me way to go. I need to get down” This familiar voice wakened me up from my day dream. I said sorry and slightly moved from my seat. Gently she said thanks and got down at her stop.
I was cursing myself “you useless fellow…again you missed this chance…you were day dreaming when you should be talking to her...You are a big time loser…you understand Mr. vikas kumar..You are a big time loser…” I felt gloomy. But all of a sudden one thought passed by my mind. It took all the misery from my mind. I felt relieved. Hey she still remembers your name….In all those happiness I got down from the bus way behind my stop. But I was not regretting this time.
I rehearsed again “Whatever happens, happen for good”.
Yesterday I was quite overloaded with work. “It is impossible to wrap up the pending work in next half an hour. I am definitely going to miss the bus” I said to myself. I gave up all the hope and decided to go home only after finishing the work left. I guess I could have completed the task if this thought wouldn’t have come in my mind. A human mind is like that only. The biggest obstacle lies only when we keep our eye off the goal. Somehow I was trying to keep myself focused on work but every now and then my eyes were frowning to the clock. People either give their best under pressure or break. The later part happened in my case. I got up from my seat and rushed towards the bus. I didn’t even think what I will say to my lead if he will ask tomorrow. My feet were moving steadily towards the bus.
I got into the bus but to my astonishment Not a single seat was vacant. I got down and took the other one. Even it was full. My destiny was riding me somewhere else. Finally I took the third one. To my relief I saw a seat vacant. I rushed towards it as if it was food and I was starving from years. I even didn’t bother to look if any other seat was vacant or who is sitting next to me. When I was going towards the seat I found Nishi in the next seat. Even she looked up at the same time and we had an eye contact. She got uncomfortable and so was I. I didn’t know what to do and in all this mess up I sat just next to her. I completely missed the vacant seat which was next to it. She had also noticed that. I was afraid what she must be thinking of me. She will take it as a deliberate act of mine. I noticed her face.she was getting pale. Totally embarrassed she was looking here and there.
I totally lost into my old memories of the AMEX days. We were in the same floor though different Projects.I was thoroughly disgusted with the idea of going into an ODC. I had heard a lot about ODC‘s being jail. No access to communicators, outlook etc. But soon I entered the ODC premises; all my ill feelings got vanished. I saw someone who was definitely not the most beautiful but the serenity of her face was extreme. I was spell bound to see such a wonderful creation of God. She was above par simple and sober.
Days followed on. Even I got busy in my project. But still I always find out ways of going near her cubicle to have a glance of her. Even a peep used to give me immense joy. My Gang in project was all sport. Soon they traced out my feelings for her. They all were very supportive throughout this one sided love saga. All the hiccups what was happening, even she was not a dumb, she sensed it all. When I sent friend request on IM, she declined it gracefully.One day while we were returning from lunch, she was reading newspaper all alone. “You won’t get a better than this chance to show your emotions” Sandy hissed. Rest supported him. Before I could say anything someone pushed me from behind towards her. I was totally in shock since she was sitting next to me. I mumbled “Hi! Anything new in the newspaper??” She was equally stunned. Before she could reply I said sorry and moved from there. I didn’t know why I behaved like that. I was in complete panic. I knew I messed up everything. The very next day I had to go to my home city. I was regretting why I did that foolishness. At least I could have waited till I will return from home. My stay at home could be much better if I would have taken the sweet memories of her with me. But it was other way round. When I returned back, my eyes were looking for her. But she was no more there. I asked my friends about her. Kash grinned “I have not seen her from last one week. She might have been released from the project”. All my regret went off. I was satisfied at least I spoke to her that day though one-sided again, but from so close. But I was unhappy from my heart. Days passed then months.
“Excuse me…Excuse me…Vikas...… Vikas Please give me way to go. I need to get down” This familiar voice wakened me up from my day dream. I said sorry and slightly moved from my seat. Gently she said thanks and got down at her stop.
I was cursing myself “you useless fellow…again you missed this chance…you were day dreaming when you should be talking to her...You are a big time loser…you understand Mr. vikas kumar..You are a big time loser…” I felt gloomy. But all of a sudden one thought passed by my mind. It took all the misery from my mind. I felt relieved. Hey she still remembers your name….In all those happiness I got down from the bus way behind my stop. But I was not regretting this time.
I rehearsed again “Whatever happens, happen for good”.
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