Editors' Picks
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Brian Larson talks SQL Server business intelligence
Author Brian Larson shares his wisdom and insight regarding SQL Server business intelligence and makes some suggestions for companies new to BI.08 Jan 2013
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SQL Server 2012 Power View: Self-service BI reporting for SharePoint
The SQL Server Power View tool enables solution providers to deliver self-service business intelligence reporting to a wide range of customers.20 Dec 2012
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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.03 Dec 2012
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SQL Server DBAs must get ready to take on 'big data' and more roles
Leaders of the Professional Association for SQL Server say today's DBAs have to handle 'big data' and more types of tasks than ever before.14 Nov 2012
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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.13 Nov 2012
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Coding for seamless SQL Server database mirroring
SQL Server database mirroring can provide high availability to your database. Expert Roman Rehak shares his favorite pieces of code for flawless mirroring.22 Oct 2012
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Making sense of SQL Server 2012 virtual environment licensing
SQL Server 2012 licensing is complicated enough. Now add in SQL Server virtual environments and try not to let your head spin.22 Oct 2012
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T-SQL analytic functions in SQL Server can help solve problems quickly
With the help of T-SQL analytic functions, we can quickly solve complex analytical tasks. Learn more from SQL Server expert Basit Farooq.20 Sep 2012
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Best practices for preventing a SQL injection attack
One of the sneakiest ways for a hacker to invade your system is via a SQL injection attack. Expert Robert Sheldon explains how to keep hackers out.17 Sep 2012
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Further SSIS tips: Parameters and undoing operations
Learn more new tips and tricks for SSIS from expert Robert Sheldon. Check out the last of a three-part series on changes to this important tool.04 Sep 2012
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BI for the SMB: Don't give away business intelligence
With the various challenges SMBs face, securing their business intelligence efforts may seem unimportant. Not so, says expert Don Jones. Find out why.04 Sep 2012
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More new features for SSIS 2012: Connection managers and more
In the second part of this series on new features, by Robert Sheldon, learn more ways the latest version of SSIS will make BI development simpler.24 Aug 2012
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SCOLA makes multilingual learning easy with unified information access
SCOLA uses Attivio unified information access to ease how Web visitors search diverse learning assets in 175 languages.21 Aug 2012
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Great new SSIS features for BI developers
SQL Server 2012 has many features, but a few make SSIS much easier for BI developers. Check out this tip by expert Robert Sheldon to learn more.21 Aug 2012
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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.07 Jun 2012
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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.05 Jun 2012
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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.15 Dec 2011
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Three ways to scale a SQL Server business intelligence system
Want more from your SQL Server business intelligence system? Expert Don Jones has some answers for you: Scale up, scale out or buy new and big.11 Oct 2011
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Top five features in SQL Server Developer Tools
SQL Server Developer Tools, also known as Project Juneau, made its debut in this summer’s Denali preview. Read up on five SSDT features.02 Sep 2011
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SQL Server tutorials
Our SQL Server experts address areas you need to know about, including performance, migration strategies and business intelligence.03 Feb 2011