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January 31, 2014
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Five SQL Server 2012 business intelligence features
The BI Semantic Model and Data Quality Services: These are two of the five SQL Server 2012 BI features that highlight this database release.
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January 09, 2014
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Jan'14
SQL business intelligence takes forefront at PASS events
The Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) will hold two SQL business intelligence events in the coming months. BI is big for SQL Server pros.
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April 15, 2013
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Apr'13
Microsoft unveils GeoFlow 3-D SQL Server mapping tool
Microsoft GeoFlow gives premium Excel users the ability to do 3-D mapping with SQL Server on the back end.
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March 25, 2013
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Mar'13
SQL Server big data technologies should be a major DBA focus
Microsoft platform architect Mark Kromer says in this Q&A; that DBAs need to start focusing on SQL Server big data technologies to stay up-to-date.
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Using Power BI to enhance SQL Server self-service business intelligence
SQL Server DBAs and developers should be familiar with Power BI for Office 365. Here's an overview on what it does and how to use it. Continue Reading
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SQL Server self-service business intelligence quiz
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of self-service BI on SQLServer. Continue Reading
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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? Continue Reading
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Developments in SQL Server BI point to focus on self-service, users
Today, business analytics is largely focused on self-service software and pushing business intelligence capabilities down to the end user. In this three-part handbook, we drill down on the trends and technologies serving to further the scope of SQL Server BI capabilities today. Continue Reading
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SQL Server 2012 features: Weighing the benefits, limitations
This guide explores the popular new features of SQL Server 2012 and offers tips for deciding if it's right for your organization. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Maximizing the benefits of Excel add-ins: PowerPivot and Power View
This guide explores the capabilities of the Excel plug-ins PowerPivot and Power View, offering tips for accessing valuable business intelligence data. Continue Reading
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Intel boosts Moore's Law with SQL 2012 business intelligence
Intel is keeping Moore's Law on track with the self-service BI features of SQL 2012 business intelligence. Continue Reading
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When to consider SQL Server Enterprise Edition
Is SQL Server Enterprise Edition the right choice for you? Expert Robert Sheldon explains the advantages to consider when making your selection. Continue Reading
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In-memory SQL Server: The implications of integration
How is in-memory SQL Server different from SQL Server with a bunch of RAM? SQL Server guru Serdar Yegulalp explains what to know before you install. Continue Reading
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BI as a Service: Tips for scaling your BI system...in human terms
BI systems are great...if you can get your employees to use them. How do you make your system scalable? Read this tip from Don Jones to find out. Continue Reading
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Three tricky questions BI systems can answer
Should a small or medium-sized business 'trust its gut' or get a BI system? Don Jones shows three examples of things you can't determine without BI. Continue Reading