Containers are a way of organizing packages, but they also do a lot of the work in the workflow. Many of the features of Integration Services are provided in the context of containers to the extent that if you don't understand containers, it's difficult to understand workflow as well. Taskhost containers provide much of the default behavior for tasks and make building custom tasks much easier. Sequences simplify packages and loops encourage package part reuse and smaller packages. Use containers wisely and your packages will be easier to build, understand, and maintain. |