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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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Microsoft’s ‘big data’ push targets familiar products, new capabilities
In this interview, Microsoft executive Mark Kromer discusses newly unveiled Microsoft ‘big data’ features and products announced at last month’s PASS Summit 2011. SQL in Five
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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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Three tips for tweaking SQL Server’s SharePoint performance
Trying to get Microsoft SQL Server to play nice with SharePoint? Get some expert advice on improving SQL Server-SharePoint performance. Feature
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Blend Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Office for ‘BI lite’
A business intelligence (BI) suite isn’t the only delivery system for BI insight. Get some expert advice and blend Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Office for your own DIY system. Feature
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As Microsoft's SQL Azure gains altitude, industry eyes chances of reign
As independent software vendors begin to roll out core business systems on Microsoft SQL Azure cloud service, larger enterprises are slower to migrate. Feature
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Baffled by decision-support systems for SQL Server? You’re not alone
Many looking into decision-support systems for SQL Server are overwhelmed with choices -- BI system? Data warehouse? In-memory analytics? Get expert advice on what is what. 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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Putting the data to work: How to create a chart in PowerPivot
Importing Microsoft SQL Server data into PowerPivot is the first step; now you’re ready to do some reporting. Get instructions on how to populate and refine charts in PowerPivot. Feature