The Data Quality Services (DQS) Performance Best Practices Guide (or DQSPDPG for short) is now available on the Microsoft Download Center. It covers hardware and setup considerations, how matching policies will impact your performance, and some best practices when using the DQS Cleansing transform in SSIS. I was also happy to see a section in there about the impact of using advanced DQS functionality, such as Composite Domains, Term-Based Relations, and Reference Data Services. A must read for all DQS users…