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Little-known features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012
When it comes to Microsoft SQL Server 2012, it's easy to think you've seen it all. Andrew Novick shows Microsoft still has surprises up their sleeve. Feature
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SQL Server 2012 Guide
SQL Server 2012 Guide
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Take BI up a notch with SQL Azure Reporting
Microsoft’s cloud-based SQL Azure Reporting lets companies publish and view reports without having to maintain hardware. Get an overview of the service, now in a community technology preview. Feature
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Sound policy key to data quality management in Microsoft PowerPivot
Microsoft PowerPivot lets users do data analysis without IT’s help, but too much access can pose serious data quality management issues. Feature
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SQL Server Denali on its way, Microsoft shares insights on upgrades
With the SQL Server Denali release date still down the road, would it do businesses any good to upgrade? Microsoft’s Mark Kromer gives advice to businesses itching to move up. Feature
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Microsoft plays all the self-service BI angles with Project Crescent
Microsoft’s Project Crescent is still in development, but the company flaunted its flashy self-service BI tool at TechEd in Atlanta this spring, giving IT pros a good show of its abilities. Feature
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Top reasons to get started with SQL Server Denali
The upcoming SQL Server Denali is chock-full of new features, such as super-fast column-store indexes and a new Web-based reporting tool. But what does it mean for businesses? Feature
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Report Builder tutorials and resources for SQL Server
Report Builder can be an extremely useful tool for generating reports in SSRS. This page provides resources on how to properly utilize all of its functionality. Resource Guide
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SQL Server 2012, cloud, ‘big data’ driving momentum in 2012
With SQL Server 2012 coming out and the growing influence of the SQL Azure cloud and “big data,” the SQL Server landscape could see some major changes in the coming months. News | 13 Feb 2012
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Data visualization platform reduces BI complexity -- but at a cost
Tableau Software’s lightweight business intelligence platform makes creating compelling data visualizations a breeze, but it lacks some important features. News | 22 Jul 2010
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Power View packs ample ways of seeing SQL Server business intelligence
Data can be viewed in any number of ways using Microsoft’s new BI tool, according to expert Robert Sheldon. But the application does have its limitations. Tip
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SQL Server Power View makes BI reporting look simple
SQL Server 2012’s business intelligence tool puts report building in users’ hands. Read this tip from expert Robert Sheldon to how to get started. Tip
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Microsoft tailors BI capabilities for users, IT in SQL Server 2012
Industry watchers weigh in on Microsoft SQL Server 2012, which offers added business intelligence capabilities for end users and IT. Features include Power View and master data management. Tip
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With familiar tools, new toys, Microsoft BI stack casts wide net
The Microsoft BI stack gains a few additions with release of SQL Server 2012, with new Excel-based Power View for business users and old standbys like Reporting Services. Tip
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Weighing visual output options for SQL Server business intelligence
A business intelligence solution can present data in a variety of ways, such as dashboards, scorecards and reports, but each form has a little something different to offer. Tip
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Enter the matrix with Report Builder 3.0
Want to know what the matrix is? With SQL Server, just like the movie, it's best to see it for yourself. Tip
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Creating matrix reports with Report Builder 3.0
Matrix tables display data similar to pivot tables, but setting them up for SQL Server requires an understanding of the basic components. Tip
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Matrix configuration techniques for Report Builder 3.0
There is more to setting up a matrix table than the basics. Here are some advanced techniques for tweaking your tables to best display your data. Tip
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Geospatial mapping made simple with Microsoft SQL Server
The new spatial and analytic mapping functionality in Microsoft Report Builder is a great way to generate more dynamic SSRS reports – once you know how to create them. Tip
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Adding a polygon layer to a map in Report Builder 3.0
The first step to putting a geospatial map in an SSRS report involves creating what's known as the polygon layer. This tip explains what that means and how to get started. Tip
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A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. In one view, databases can be classified according to types of content: bibliographic, full-text, numeric, and images. (Continued...... Definition
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Customers react to Microsoft SQL Server preview
Microsoft previewed some of the features of its next SQL Server release, code-named Denali, at the PASS Summit 2010. SearchSQLServer.com got reaction from attendees. Video
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Little-known features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012
When it comes to Microsoft SQL Server 2012, it's easy to think you've seen it all. Andrew Novick shows Microsoft still has surprises up their sleeve. Feature
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Power View packs ample ways of seeing SQL Server business intelligence
Data can be viewed in any number of ways using Microsoft’s new BI tool, according to expert Robert Sheldon. But the application does have its limitations. Tip
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SQL Server Power View makes BI reporting look simple
SQL Server 2012’s business intelligence tool puts report building in users’ hands. Read this tip from expert Robert Sheldon to how to get started. Tip
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SQL Server 2012 Guide
SQL Server 2012 Guide
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Microsoft tailors BI capabilities for users, IT in SQL Server 2012
Industry watchers weigh in on Microsoft SQL Server 2012, which offers added business intelligence capabilities for end users and IT. Features include Power View and master data management. Tip
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With familiar tools, new toys, Microsoft BI stack casts wide net
The Microsoft BI stack gains a few additions with release of SQL Server 2012, with new Excel-based Power View for business users and old standbys like Reporting Services. Tip
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SQL Server 2012, cloud, ‘big data’ driving momentum in 2012
With SQL Server 2012 coming out and the growing influence of the SQL Azure cloud and “big data,” the SQL Server landscape could see some major changes in the coming months. News
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Take BI up a notch with SQL Azure Reporting
Microsoft’s cloud-based SQL Azure Reporting lets companies publish and view reports without having to maintain hardware. Get an overview of the service, now in a community technology preview. Feature
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Sound policy key to data quality management in Microsoft PowerPivot
Microsoft PowerPivot lets users do data analysis without IT’s help, but too much access can pose serious data quality management issues. Feature
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SQL Server Denali on its way, Microsoft shares insights on upgrades
With the SQL Server Denali release date still down the road, would it do businesses any good to upgrade? Microsoft’s Mark Kromer gives advice to businesses itching to move up. Feature
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About Data Visualization Techniques for SQL Server
Data visualization is a key aspect of business intelligence, as the proper use of data visualization techniques and tools is the best way to make reports more useful and effective. Microsoft has created many data visualization features for SQL Server – particularly in the latest versions of the company's Report Builder utility. Our data visualization topic page provides resources and tutorials for using data visualization solutions in SQL Server environments. Here you'll find detailed information on working with the various editions of Report Builder for SQL Server (most recently Report Builder 3.0), with how-tos for implementing data visualization techniques into SSRS reports.