SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) - learning materials and web resources for beginners

Recently when I had a task to identify the learning materials (free) and web resources for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), then first place I have used is MVP private newsgroups. You will appreciate the immediate help I received from fellow MVPs in getting the list swiftly, they are as follows: Books Online (updated) - As the documentation will have much information about latest changes, such as from last hotfix or service pack. SQLIS website MSDN forums where you will get to see a good resource...(<a href="http://sqlserver-qa.net/blogs/tools/archive/2008/04/07/sql-server-integration-services-ssis-learning-materials-and-web-resources-for-beginners.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlserver-qa.net/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3989" width="1" height="1">