Smart Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (PRO-Developer)

Smart Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (PRO-Developer)

by JohnWelch (Author), SahilMalik (Author), Lynn Langit (Author), KevinS.Goff (Author), Davide Mauri (Author)

Synopsis

Get the end-to-end instruction you need to design, develop, and deploy more effective data integration, reporting, and analysis solutions using SQL Server 2008-whether you're new to business intelligence (BI) programming or a seasoned pro. With real-world examples and insights from an expert team, you'll master the concepts, tools, and techniques for building solutions that deliver intelligence-and business value-exactly where users want it.

Discover how to:

  • Manage the development life cycle and build a BI team
  • Dig into SQL Server Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Reporting Services
  • Navigate the Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS)
  • Write queries that rank, sort, and drill down on sales data
  • Develop extract, transform, and load (ETL) solutions
  • Add a source code control system
  • Help secure packages for deployment via encryption and credentials
  • Use MDX and DMX Query Designers to build reports based on OLAP cubes and data mining models
  • Create and implement custom objects using .NET code
  • View reports in Microsoft Office Excel and Office SharePoint Serverook
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    More Information

    Format: Paperback
    Pages: 800
    Edition: 1
    Publisher: MICROSOFT PRESS
    Published: 04 Feb 2009

    ISBN 10: 0735625808
    ISBN 13: 9780735625808

    Author Bio

    Davide Mauri, MCP, MCAD, MCDBA, MCT, is a Microsoft MVP who has worked with SQL Server since version 6.5.