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<li>Create SSIS packages; troubleshoot data flow and control flow </li>
<li>Configure, debug, and deploy SSIS solutions </li>
<li>Develop SSAS cubes for OLAP and data mining services </li>
<li>Implement custom logic with MDX </li>
<li>Optimize storage design and query performance </li>
<li>Create SSRS reports; enable interactivity; write custom code </li>
<li>Manage the report environment </li>
<li>Configure security features for SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS </li>
</ul>
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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Computers & Technology

Sarka, Dejan

Lachev, Teo

Veerman, Erik

Certification

Microsoft Press

Applied Microsoft Analysis Services 2005: And Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform

Knowledge is power! As its name suggests, the promise of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 is to promote better data analytics by giving information workers the right tool to analyze consistent, timely, and reliable data. Empowered with Analysis Services and Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform, you are well positioned to solve the perennial problem with data—that there is too much of it and finding the right information is often difficult, if not impossible. Applied Micrisoft Analysis Services 2005 shows database administrators and developers how to build complete OLAP solutions with Microsoft Analysis Services 2005 and Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform. Database administrators will learn how to design and manage sophisticated OLAP cubes that provide rich data analytics and data mining services. The book gives developers the necessary background to extend UDM with custom programming logic, in the form of MDX expressions, scripts and .NET code. It teaches them how to implement a wide range of reporting applications that integrate with Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and Microsoft Office. This book doesn't assume any prior experience with OLAP and Microsoft Analysis Services. It is designed as an easy-to-follow guide where each chapter builds upon the previous to implement the components of the innovative Unified Dimensional Model (UDM) in a chronological order. New concepts are introduced with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos. What's Inside: o Design sophisticated UDM models o Build ETL processes with SSIS o Implement data mining tasks o Enrich UDM programmatically with MDX o Extend UDM with SSAS stored procedures o Create rich end-user model o Optimize Analysis Services storage and processing o Implement dynamic security o Build custom OLAP clients o Author standard and ad-hoc reports with SSRS o Build Office-based BI applications and dashboards o and much more

Databases & Big Data

Prologika Press

Ever wished for a tool that can turn enterprise data into meaningful reports that could be shared easily with co-workers, customers, and partners?
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services is the "magic wand" you need to unleash the hidden power of data. The author, who has worked closely with the Reporting Services Development Team, takes you on an insightful tour that provides an authoritative yet independent view of the technology.
Supplying much-needed technological information to workers, administrators, and developers, Applied Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services shows you how to apply Reporting Services in real life to build innovative Business Intelligence solutions that drive decisions. Information workers will learn how to design feature-rich standard and ad hoc reports. The book gives administrators the necessary background to install, upgrade, and manage the report environment. It teaches developers powerful ways to extend Reporting Services and integrate it with a wide range of applications.
The book doesn't assume any prior experience with Microsoft Reporting Services. It is designed as an easy-to-follow guide for navigating safely the most intricate aspects of the technology. New concepts are introduced with step-by-step instructions and hands-on lessons. Video presentations help the reader stay on track when a picture is worth more than a thousand words.
The book website at www.prologika.com provides sample chapters, source code, discussion forum, and online video tutorials.

Applied Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

Programming

Knowledge is power! As its name suggests, the promise of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 is to promote better data analytics by giving information workers the right tool to analyze consistent, timely, and reliable data. Empowered with Analysis Services and Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform, you are well positioned to solve the perennial problem with data—that there is too much of it and finding the right information is often difficult, if not impossible.Applied Micrisoft Analysis Services 2005 shows database administrators and developers how to build complete OLAP solutions with Microsoft Analysis Services 2005 and Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform. Database administrators will learn how to design and manage sophisticated OLAP cubes that provide rich data analytics and data mining services.The book gives developers the necessary background to extend UDM with custom programming logic, in the form of MDX expressions, scripts and .NET code. It teaches them how to implement a wide range of reporting applications that integrate with Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and Microsoft Office.This book doesn't assume any prior experience with OLAP and Microsoft Analysis Services. It is designed as an easy-to-follow guide where each chapter builds upon the previous to implement the components of the innovative Unified Dimensional Model (UDM) in a chronological order. New concepts are introduced with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos.What's Inside:o Design sophisticated UDM modelso Build ETL processes with SSISo Implement data mining taskso Enrich UDM programmatically with MDXo Extend UDM with SSAS stored procedureso Create rich end-user modelo Optimize Analysis Services storage and processingo Implement dynamic securityo Build custom OLAP clientso Author standard and ad-hoc reports with SSRSo Build Office-based BI applications and dashboardso and much more

An insightful tour that provides an authoritative yet independent view of this exciting technology, this guide introduces Microsoft Power BI - a cloud-hosted, business intelligence and analytics platform that democratizes and opens BI to everyone. Information workers will learn how to connect to popular cloud services to derive instant insights, create interactive reports and dashboards, and view them in the browser and on the go. Data analysts will discover how to integrate and transform data from virtually everywhere and then implement sophisticated self-service models. The book teaches BI and IT pros how to establish a trustworthy environment that promotes collaboration and how to implement Power BI-centric solutions for descriptive, real-time, and predictive analytics. Developers will find how to integrate custom applications with Power BI, embed reports, and implement custom visuals to present effectively any data. Ideal for both experienced BI practitioners or beginners, this book doesn’t assume any prior data analytics experience. It's designed as an easy-to-follow guide that introduces new concepts with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos. What's Inside: Power BI for Information Workers Get instant insights from cloud services and files Explore data with a few clicks Access BI content on mobile devices Power BI for Data Analysts Import data from virtually anywhere Cleanse, transform and shape data Create sophisticated data models Implement business calculations Power BI for Pros Enable sharing and collaboration Implement organizational BI solutions Power BI for Developers Implement Power BI-centric solutions Report-enable custom applications Build custom visuals and much more ... The book website at www.prologika.com provides sample chapters, source code, and discussion forum.

Applied Microsoft Power BI: Bring your data to life!

Software

Prologika

An insightful tour that provides an authoritative yet independent view of this exciting technology, this guide introduces Microsoft Power BI - a cloud-hosted, business intelligence and analytics platform that democratizes and opens BI to everyone. Information workers will learn how to connect to popular cloud services to derive instant insights, create interactive reports and dashboards, and view them in the browser and on the go. Data analysts will discover how to integrate and transform data from virtually everywhere and then implement sophisticated self-service models. The book teaches BI and IT pros how to establish a trustworthy environment that promotes collaboration and how to implement Power BI-centric solutions for descriptive, real-time, and predictive analytics. Developers will find how to integrate custom applications with Power BI, embed reports, and implement custom visuals to present effectively any data. Ideal for both experienced BI practitioners or beginners, this book doesn’t assume any prior data analytics experience. It's designed as an easy-to-follow guide that introduces new concepts with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos. What's Inside: Power BI for Information Workers Get instant insights from cloud services and files Explore data with interactive reports Assemble dashboards with a few clicks Access BI content on mobile devices Power BI for Data Analysts Import data from virtually anywhere Cleanse, transform and shape data Create sophisticated data models Implement business calculations Power BI for Pros Enable sharing and collaboration Implement organizational BI solutions Power BI for Developers Implement Power BI-centric solutions Report-enable custom applications Build custom visuals and much more ... The book website at http://prologika.com provides sample chapters, source code, and discussion forum.

Applied Microsoft Power BI (2nd Edition): Bring your data to life!

There is a newer edition of this book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0976635399An insightful tour that provides an authoritative yet independent view of this exciting technology, this guide introduces Microsoft Power BI - a cloud-hosted, business intelligence and analytics platform that democratizes and opens BI to everyone. Information workers will learn how to connect to popular cloud services to derive instant insights, create interactive reports and dashboards, and view them in the browser and on the go. Data analysts will discover how to integrate and transform data from virtually everywhere and then implement sophisticated self-service models. The book teaches BI and IT pros how to establish a trustworthy environment that promotes collaboration and how to implement Power BI-centric solutions for descriptive, real-time, and predictive analytics. Developers will find how to integrate custom applications with Power BI, embed reports, and implement custom visuals to present effectively any data. Ideal for both experienced BI practitioners or beginners, this book doesn’t assume any prior data analytics experience. It's designed as an easy-to-follow guide that introduces new concepts with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos. What's Inside: Power BI for Information Workers Get instant insights from cloud services and files Explore data with interactive reports Assemble dashboards with a few clicks Access BI content on mobile devicesPower BI for Data Analysts Import data from virtually anywhere Cleanse, transform and shape data Create sophisticated data models Implement business calculations Get insights from dataApply machine learning Power BI for Pros Enable sharing and collaboration Deploy to cloud and on premises Implement organizational BI solutions Power BI for Developers Automate Power BI Report-enable custom applications Build custom visuals and much more ... The book website at prologika.com provides sample chapters, source code, and discussion forum.

Applied Microsoft Power BI (3rd Edition): Bring your data to life!

Computer Science

Written by a Microsoft MVP and revised annually, this insightful guide introduces Microsoft Power BI - a cloud-hosted, business intelligence and analytics platform that democratizes and opens BI to everyone. Information workers will learn how to connect to popular cloud services to derive instant insights, create interactive reports and dashboards, and view them in the browser and on the go. Data analysts will discover how to integrate and transform data from virtually everywhere and then implement sophisticated self-service models. The book teaches BI and IT pros how to establish a trustworthy environment that promotes collaboration and how to implement Power BI-centric solutions for descriptive, real-time, and predictive analytics. Developers will find how to integrate custom applications with Power BI, embed reports, and implement custom visuals to present effectively any data. Ideal for both experienced BI practitioners or beginners, this book doesn't assume any prior data analytics experience. It's designed as an easy-to-follow guide that introduces new concepts with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos. The book page at prologika.com/applied-microsoft-power-bi provides sample chapters, source code, and discussion forum.What's Inside:Power BI for Information Workers
<ul>
<li>Get instant insights from cloud services and files</li> <li>Explore data with interactive reports</li> <li>Assemble dashboards with a few clicks</li> <li>Access BI content on mobile devices</li>
</ul>Power BI for Data Analysts<ul>
<li>Import data from virtually anywhere</li> <li>Cleanse, transform and shape data</li> <li>Create sophisticated data models</li> <li>Implement business calculations</li> <li>Get insights from data</li> <li>Apply machine learning</li>
</ul>Power BI for Pros<ul>
<li>Enable sharing and collaboration</li> <li>Deploy to cloud and on premises</li> <li>Implement organizational BI solutions</li>
</ul>Power BI for Developers<ul>
<li>Automate Power BI</li> <li>Report-enable custom applications</li> <li>Build custom visuals</li> <li>and much more ...</li>
</ul>

Applied Microsoft Power BI (4th Edition): Bring your data to life!

Written by a Microsoft MVP, this book teaches you the practical skills to take the most of DAX from whatever angle you'd like to approach it. It's written for data analysts using Power BI or Power Pivot, BI developers targeting Analysis Services Tabular, and in general anyone who's interested in DAX. You'll learn DAX methodically with self-paced lessons that build upon your previous knowledge to introduce progressively more challenging concepts. Each lesson starts with providing the necessary theoretical background, followed by step-by-step exercises. Most lessons are five to six pages long, and it should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete the practices. Do one lesson per day and become a DAX expert in a month! The book page at https: //prologika.com/daxbook provides sample chapters, source code, and a discussion forum where the author welcomes your feedback and questions. WHAT'S INSIDE: CALCULATED COLUMNS <ul> <li>Create custom columns</li> <li>Navigate relationships</li> <li>Assemble dashboards with a few clicks</li> <li>Aggregate and rank data</li> <li>Implement grups and bins</li> <li>Create calculated tables</li> </ul> MEASURES <ul> <li>Implicit and explicit measures</li> <li>Work with user selection</li> <li>Create variables</li> <li>Overwrite filter context</li> <li>Group data</li> <li>Apply time intelligence</li> </ul> QUERIES <ul> <li>Create and test DAX queries</li> <li>Implement query measures</li> <li>Analyze query performance</li> <li>Implement paginated reports</li> </ul> ADVANCED TOPICS <ul> <li>Recursive relationships</li> <li>Many-to-many relationships</li> <li>Virtual relationships</li> <li>Different join types</li> <li>Data security patterns</li> <li>and much more ...</li> </ul>

Applied DAX with Power BI: From zero to hero with 15-minute lessons

Written by a Microsoft MVP and revised annually, this insightful guide introduces Microsoft Power BI - a cloud-hosted, business intelligence and analytics platform that democratizes and opens BI to everyone. Information workers will learn how to connect to popular cloud services to derive instant insights, create interactive reports and dashboards, and view them in the browser and on the go. Data analysts will discover how to integrate and transform data from virtually everywhere and then implement sophisticated self-service models for descriptive and predictive analytics. The book teaches BI and IT pros how to establish a trustworthy environment that promotes collaboration and how to implement Power BI-centric solutions for organizational BI. Developers will find how to integrate custom applications with Power BI, embed reports, and implement custom visuals to present effectively any data. Ideal for both experienced BI practitioners or beginners, this book doesn't assume any prior data analytics experience. It's designed as an easy-to-follow guide that introduces new concepts with step-by-step instructions and hands-on demos.The book page at prologika.com/applied-microsoft-power-bi provides sample chapters, source code, and discussion forum.What's Inside: Power BI for Information Workers <ul> <li>Get instant insights from cloud services and files</li> <li>Explore data with interactive reports</li> <li>Assemble dashboards with a few clicks</li> <li>Access BI content on mobile devices</li> </ul> Power BI for Data Analysts <ul> <li>Import data from virtually anywhere</li> <li>Cleanse, transform and shape data</li> <li>Create sophisticated data models</li> <li>Implement business calculations</li> <li>Get insights from data</li> <li>Apply Machine Learning</li> </ul> Power BI for Pros <ul> <li>Enable sharing and collaboration</li> <li>Deploy to cloud and on premises</li> <li>Implement organizational BI solutions</li> </ul> Power BI for Developers <ul> <li>Automate Power BI</li> <li>Report-enable custom applications</li> <li>Build custom visuals</li> <li>and much more ...</li> </ul>

Applied Microsoft Power BI (5th Edition): Bring your data to life!

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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Applied Microsoft Analysis Services 2005: And Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform

Applied Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

Applied Microsoft Analysis Services 2005: And Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform

Applied Microsoft Power BI: Bring your data to life!

Applied Microsoft Power BI (2nd Edition): Bring your data to life!

Applied Microsoft Power BI (3rd Edition): Bring your data to life!

Applied Microsoft Power BI (4th Edition): Bring your data to life!

Applied DAX with Power BI: From zero to hero with 15-minute lessons

Applied Microsoft Power BI (5th Edition): Bring your data to life!