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SQL Server Business Intelligence Strategies News

August 29, 2018 29 Aug'18
Talend tool targets Azure data integration for analytics use

Talend released software that does bulk data uploads to Microsoft's Azure SQL Data Warehouse. The goal is to streamline data integration and support real-time analytics.
July 23, 2015 23 Jul'15
SAP SQL Anywhere upgrade hits IoT, mobility, data security

Version 17 of SAP SQL Anywhere is a major update that encompasses everything from improved availability to secure data synchronization.
May 12, 2015 12 May'15
SQL Server 2016 preview announced for summer 2015

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the SQL Server 2016 preview for this summer. Its new features model the ethos of "mobile first, cloud first."
January 31, 2014 31 Jan'14
Five SQL Server 2012 business intelligence features

The BI Semantic Model and Data Quality Services: These are two of the five SQL Server 2012 BI features that highlight this database release.

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U-SQL

U-SQL is a Microsoft query language that combines a declarative SQL-like syntax with C# programming, enabling it to be used to process both structured and unstructured data in big data environments. Continue Reading
database (DB)

A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated. Continue Reading
DIY BI: A guide to self-service business intelligence implementation

The articles in this guide discuss self-service BI's potential benefits and offer tips for successful deployment and management of self-service tools. Continue Reading

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How Azure SQL DW Gen2 boosts cloud data warehouse's performance

The Gen2 version of Azure SQL Data Warehouse gives Microsoft's cloud data warehouse a shot in the arm on performance, making it more competitive with rival technologies. Continue Reading
Common Data Service for Analytics eases Power BI integration

Integrating data into Power BI for analysis can be a challenge, but Microsoft's Common Data Service for Analytics technology is designed to simplify the process for users. Continue Reading
Power BI Report Server adds new Power BI reporting options

Updates to Power BI Report Server expand the on-premises platform's reporting functionality and increase the number of data sources users can connect to when building Power BI reports. Continue Reading

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The ins and outs of using R in SQL Server 2016 and 2017

What does the R analytics language offer to users, and how does it fit into SQL Server 2016 and 2017? Get answers to those questions and details on Microsoft's various R technologies. Continue Reading
Conquer real-time operational analytics in SQL Server 2016

Analytics helps improve business operations, and SQL Server 2016 users can master it -- in real time, using operational data in a transactional database. Continue Reading
SQL Server 2016 features boost cloud, security and analytics support

In a podcast, SearchSQLServer's Jessica Sirkin discusses the noteworthy features in SQL Server 2016, reactions from early users and issues to consider in thinking about upgrading. Continue Reading

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Using Power BI to enhance SQL Server self-service business intelligence

SQL Server DBAs and developers should be familiar with Power BI for Office 365. Here's an overview of what it does and how to use it. Continue Reading
In-memory SQL Server: The implications of integration

How is in-memory SQL Server different from SQL Server with a bunch of RAM? SQL Server guru Serdar Yegulalp explains what to know before you install. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading

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