SQL Server Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing

MUST READ Tutorial: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) best practices TUTORIAL - Learn the best practices for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in this tutorial, from migrating DTS packages to SSIS debugging, maintenance and programming in SQL Server. Export SQL Server data to an Excel file using SSIS and Visual Studio TUTORIAL - Here are seven steps for designing a SQL Server Integration Services package using Visual Studio and exporting data from your SQL Server table to Excel. Tips for tuning SQL Server 2005 to improve reporting performance EXPERT ANSWER - We are required to report from our SQL Server 2005 database. There are five or six tables regularly used for holding the reporting data, but these tables have five-to-seven million rows of data in them already. We need to use ... Tutorial: SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services TUTORIAL - Want to learn about Analysis Services 2005 in SQL Server? These tips outline helpful features and give examples of this BI tool's functionality. Managing permissions in SQL Server Reporting Services TIP - Protect data by managing permissions in SQL Server Reporting Services. Assign user roles and tasks in the SSRS security model.

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	Programming report generation with SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 01 Dec 2009 TIP - Learn the fundamentals of programmatic report rendering in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 with examples of when you might use such functionality.

	Speed up reports in SQL Server Reporting Services with caching Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 12 Oct 2009 TIP - Reporting Services' built-in caching feature can significantly speed up slow-running reports and improve overall performance for users -- but there are some limitations.

	Data Transformation Services vs. SSIS: The key differences Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 06 Oct 2009 TIP - While SQL Server Integration Services 2008 is a major step up from the days of DTS, there are still some gotchas for developers to be aware of.

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	An overview of SQL Server Report Builder 2.0 Jayaram Krishnaswamy | 01 May 2009 BOOK EXCERPT - In this chapter excerpt from "Learning SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services", find out about the interface details and controls available in Report Builder 2.0.

	A short history of SQL Server Integration Services Kirk Haselden | 02 Mar 2009 BOOK EXCERPT - In this chapter excerpt from "SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Unleashed", learn more about the history of SQL Server Integration Services.

	Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services primer Kirk Haselden | 02 Mar 2009 BOOK EXCERPT - In this chapter excerpt from "SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Unleashed", learn more about the new features included with SSIS 2008 and what they mean to you.

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	Manageability and business analytics with SQL Server 2005 SearchDatabase.com | 01 Oct 2004 ARTICLE - Although it's not scheduled to ship until early next year, attendees at the 2004 PASS Community Summit are eager to get closer glimpse at SQL Server 2005.

	Microsoft hypes BI, adds reporting tools for end users SearchDatabase.com | 30 Sep 2004 ARTICLE - Microsoft is putting reporting tools into the hands of end users by adding features from newly acquired BI software vendor ActiveViews. But some DBAs say giving more power to the end users could cause problems.

	Web services, BI fuel DBA job market SearchSQLServer.com | 14 Jun 2004 ARTICLE - Get the scoop on a group of highly specialized areas that are breathing some new life into a tired DBA job market.

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	Using the Pivot transformation in SQL Server Integration Services SearchSQLServer.com | 20 Nov 2009 VIDEO - Pivoting is a useful way to transform data in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) -- but it's hardly intuitive. Click ...

	Using package configurations in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) SearchSQLServer.com | 01 Oct 2009 VIDEO - Microsoft MVP Eric Johnson demonstrates how to use the Package Configurations option in SQL Server Integration Services and explains the value it brings to database developers.

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	Overview of Microsoft Business Intelligence Solution on the HP Windows Integrity Platform - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   08 NOV 2006, 02:00 EST (07:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   View this Webcast to learn how to combine and optimize SQL technology and BI initiatives to meet the needs and increasing complexity of your crucial data.

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	Quiz: SQL Server 2000 30 Sep 2003 WORD - DIRECTIONS: Match the SQL Server statement in the right-hand column with its description in the left-hand column. How to take the quiz:After reading the question, write down the letter of your answer choice. Check your ...

	MOLAP 12 May 2003 WORD - MOLAP (multidimensional online analytical processing) is online analytical processing (OLAP) that indexes directly into a multidimensional database. In general, an OLAP application treats data multidimensionally; the user is ...

	pivot table 24 Jan 2003 WORD - A pivot table is a program tool that allows you to reorganize and summarize selected columns and rows of data in a spreadsheet or database table to obtain a desired report. A pivot table doesn't actually change the ...

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