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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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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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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
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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