Microsoft® SQL Server 2008 R2 Analytics & Data Visualization

by Harts, Doug; Dugan, Jim; Almas, Tricia

• ISBN13: 9780071601436
• ISBN10: 0071601430
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780071643603
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-30
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary

Master the Next-Generation Business Intelligence Tools in SQL Server 2008 R2Effectively convey meaningful business insights to users across your enterprise with help from this practical guide. Written by a team of business intelligence experts,Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Analytics & Data Visualizationshows how to achieve greater information absorption using the latest reporting tools. Learn how to build maps and gauges, integrate OLAP data, and develop dashboards. Security, performance tuning, and cloud computing techniques are also covered in this comprehensive resource. Design and deploy chart-based reports using SSRS 2008 R2 Display geo-spatial map data with location-based indicators Visually represent metrics and KPIs on graphs and gauges Distribute reports through SharePoint and PerformancePoint Create and publish web page parts, dashboards, and mash-ups Set up and manage cloud-based services using SQL Azure Incorporate data mining and forecasting features with Visio Integrate large amounts of data using PowerPoint for Excel Derive matrix, table, and chart data from OLAP cubesDoug Hartsis a Services Executive at Microsoft currently helping U.S. Federal agencies implement Microsoft technology roadmaps. He is the author ofMicrosoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence, and maintains a BI community website at www.OfficeBIcentral.com.Jim Duganis a Solutions Architect with the Microsoft Healthcare and Benefits team in Microsoft Federal. He previously served as Technical Director of Microsoft's Technology and Innovation Center in Reston, Virginia.Tricia Wilcox Almasis a Technical Architect for Business Intelligence Solutions for MicroLink, LLC, a Microsoft Gold Partner. She has been developing solutions and managing IT projects for more than 25 years.

Author Biography

Doug Harts is the chief technology officer at Cizer Software, a Microsoft Gold Partner. He is the author of Microsoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Introduction to SQL Server 2008 BI Concepts and Features

Analysis Services 2008, how it works as a foundation for BI analytics and displays

Chart Analytics, interactive visualization of BI in Reporting Services 2008

Chart Control, stand-alone visualization of BI

Gauge Analytics, interactive visualization of BI in Reporting Services 2008

Gauge Control, stand-alone visualization of BI

Map Analytics, interactive visualization of BI in Reporting Services 2008

Map Control, stand-alone visualization of BI

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