.. _execute-package:

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Execute SSIS Package
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To execute the package, simply locate it in the catalog folder, right-click it and hit ***Execute***

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	:alt: Execute Package


You will be taken to a dialog where you can edit certain properties, such as the connection managers, parameters if any, the amount of logging and so on. 

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	:alt: Execute Parameters


Click on OK to start the execution of the package. A pop-up will open asking you if you want to open one of the catalogs built-in reports. 

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	:alt: Execute confirmation


Click Yes. This will take you to the Overview report, where can see the package has successfully executed. 

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	:alt: Execution Report


To learn more about the catalog reports, check out the tip `Reporting with the SQL Server Integration Services Catalog <https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4812/reporting-with-the-sql-server-integration-services-catalog/>`_