Smart Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Overview

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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