SQL Server How-to Videos

Viewing Reporting Services Reports on a Microsoft Surface RT Device

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:21:23 +0530

In this video I’ll demonstrate how to view a Reporting Services report on a Microsoft Surface RT device. You'll learn how to access the report in Windows Azure, SharePoint, and Report Manager. You'll learn how to navigate the report, interact with data using features such as parameters and sort, export the report, upload a report file to Report Manager, and view data alerts for the report.

Viewing Reporting Services Reports on an iPad

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:31:59 +0530

In this video I’ll demonstrate how to view a Reporting Services report on an Apple iPad that has Apple iOS 6 and Apple Safari. You'll learn how to access and navigate the report, interact with the data using features such as parameters and sort, and export the report to a file.

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Setup a VM Test Server for Power View and PowerPivot Part 5 - Investigate Health Rule Issues

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:59:14 +0530

In this video, I will explain how you can use the SharePoint management tools to monitor your Power View site: which rules to ignore, which to fix, and how to fix them. No advanced technical knowledge needed; we'll use the tools provided in Central Admin.

Setup a VM Test Server for Power View and PowerPivot Part 4 - Create PowerPivot Workbooks, Tabular Models, and Power View Presentations

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:59:16 +0530

In this video, you will walk through the process of adding data to a model, and then enhancing it with relationships, calculations, and reporting properties. You will publish the model to the PowerPivot gallery and build interactive presentations. You will learn how to add images to a database or SharePoint site so that you can make your Power View presentations more interesting.

Setup a VM Test Server for Power View and PowerPivot: Part 3 - Configure SharePoint Server 2010, PowerPivot for SharePoint, and Reporting Services for SharePoint

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:59:18 +0530

In this video, you will configure the software that you set up in the previous video. You will learn how to use the PowerPivot configuration tool, to choose and configure service accounts, to give services the needed permissions in SharePoint , and to work with PowerPivot and Power View in SharePoint Central Admin.

Setup a VM Test Server for Power View and PowerPivot: Part 2 - Install SQL Server 2012, SharePoint Server 2010 SP1, Office 2010 SP1, Silverlight 5.0

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:59:20 +0530

In this video, you will install the software that you downloaded on the VMs in the previous video. You will learn which instances to install, in which order, and what they are used for. You will set up the requisite accounts and give them the needed permissions in SharePoint and in SQL Server.

Setup a VM Test Server for Power View and PowerPivot: Part 1 - Prepare Your Virtual Machine

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:59:23 +0530

In this video, I will walk you through setting up a test machine on a VM that can be used to host SharePoint with Power View and PowerPivot enabled, and a client machine for building models and creating reports. You will learn how to configure a domain controller in a VM, add a client machine, add the services, and prepare the software that must be installed on all machines.

CDC for Oracle Databases using SQL Server Integration Services 2012 (SQL Server Video)

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 14:17:42 +0530

In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to perform CDC for Oracle databases using the new features introduced in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services (SSIS). You’ll learn how CDC for Oracle works, how to create a CDC service and administer the service, as well as monitor the logs and traces to troubleshoot the service.

Data Intelligence Using Data Mining Techniques

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:09:12 +0530

In this video, the author explains how he used sequence clustering in SQL Server Data Mining to predict potential fraud in a call center application. The author describes the business reasons for using data mining and suggests that data mining can be embedded into a CRM application to improve customer service and security.

Introduction to DB Design

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:21:31 +0530

This video presents the fundamental concepts for relation tables and using the normalization design process to minimize structural problems with the tables you design in relational databases. The presentation first covers the fundamental concepts and design process, and then walks you through an exercise showing how the normalization rules are applied.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services - Hierarchies and Collections

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:27 +0530

Learn how to use Hierarchies and Collections in Master Data Services SQL Server 2012

SQL 2012 Master Data Services - Entity Based Staging

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:32 +0530

Loading data into MDS has become easier. You can now load all members and attribute values for an entity at one time. Previously you had to load members and attributes in separate batches. This video demonstrates how to use the new Entity Based Staging in MDS SQL Server 2012.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services - Business rules and approval workflows

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:29:03 +0530

Learn how to create business rules and approval workflows in Master Data Services SQL 2012.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services Overview

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:28:07 +0530

IThis video provides an overview of Master Data Services in SQL Server 2012 and presents its capabilities, architecture and key scenarios.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services Security

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:24:18 +0530

Learn how to use Security in Master Data Services SQL Server 2012.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services - Model migration across environments and MDS upgrade

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:12:11 +0530

Migration of model structure and data from one MDS environment to another is made much easier and efficient in MDS SQL Server 2012. This video showcases the new model migration tools in MDS SQL Server 2012 and demonstrates their usage and capabilities.

Managing Data Warehouse Dimensions with MDS (part 1)

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:16:00 +0530

This video demonstrates the power of MDS and BI integration, empowered business users to manage their dimensions in a DWH / DataMart in a very agile manner, reducing the dependency on IT and lowering TCO.The managing data warehousing scenario has 2 parts. In this part 1, you will see how business users can manage a simple data warehouse hierarchy.

Managing Data Warehouse Dimensions with MDS (part 2)

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:14:55 +0530

This video demonstrates the power of MDS and BI integration, empowered business users to manage their dimensions in a DWH / DataMart in a very agile manner, reducing the dependency on IT and lowering TCO. The managing data warehousing scenario has 2 parts. In this part 2, you will see how business users can leverage MDS to manage complex recursive hierarchies in the data warehouse.

Using MDS Excel Add-In to Model and Manage your Master Data

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:13:54 +0530

The Master Data Services Excel Add-in is newly introduced in SQL Server 2012. It empowers business users / data experts to create and manage their models. This video presents the MDS Excel Add-in feature set and demonstrates how an information worker can leverage the power of Excel to manage master data in an agile and effective manner.

Using MDS Excel Add-In for Matching with DQS

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:12:54 +0530

This video presents the integration of MDS and DQS demonstrating the ability to match and optionally de-duplicate data in an entity, using DQS within the MDS Excel Add-In interface.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services - Many to Many relationship explorer

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:50:39 +0530

This video demonstrates the Many to Many relationship explorer in Master Data Services Web User Interface in SQL Server 2012. This feature helps in better visualization and management of one-to-many and many-to-many relationships in the Master Data Services Web User interface.

SQL 2012 Master Data Services - Web User Interface Explorer overview

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:18:07 +0530

This video demonstrates the Explorer and the Hierarchy management user interface and feature set of Master Data Services in SQL Server 2012.

PowerPivot for Excel Overview #3

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:33:52 +0530

PowerPivot for Excel Overview #3

How Do I: Integrate BI Data with PowerPivot for Excel 2010?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:17:50 +0530

This video shows how to use the PowerPivot add-in for Excel 2010 to import data from the AdventureWorksDW database.

Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller - Complete (Parts 1-4)

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:07:42 +0530

In this webcast Dave Wickert shows you how to install PowerPivot on a standalone server. Besides the installation itself, he also demonstrates how to add the domain controller role to the server and get everything installed and running. This webcast can also be viewed as 4 separate videos.

Analyzing Data with PowerPivot and SQL Server 2008

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:56:47 +0530

This webcast provides an overview of PowerPivot capabilities, including uploading and sharing your Excel analyses in SharePoint.

PowerPivot for Excel and SharePoint

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:53:50 +0530

Find out how to give users the power to gain deeper business insights and to share their findings easily and securely with PowerPivot for Excel and SharePoint.

Create a PivotChart from PowerPivot Data

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:52:20 +0530

Michele and Ed show you how to build a PivotChart using PowerPivot data.

Create a PivotTable using PowerPivot Data

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:49:54 +0530

Create a PivotTable using PowerPivot Data. A transcript is provided below. If you'd like to read along with the video, click here to open the transcript in a separate window.

Import Linked Data from Excel

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:47:45 +0530

Import data from an Excel worksheet and maintain a link between the data in the worksheet and the data in PowerPivot.

Import Excel Data Into a PowerPivot Workbook

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:39:52 +0530

This video shows you how to add data from an Excel spreadsheet to your PowerPivot workbook.

Import Access Data into a PowerPivot Workbook

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:55:20 +0530

Use the PowerPivot Add-in for Excel to import data from Microsoft Access.

Using Slicers with PowerPivot PivotTables

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:48:47 +0530

This video shows you how to add slicers to a PivotTable in a PowerPivot workbook. Slicers can be used to interactively filter and analyze data by controlling what data appears in your PivotChart.

Using Slicers with PowerPivot PivotCharts

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:23:00 +0530

This video shows you how to add slicers to a PivotChart in a PowerPivot workbook. Slicers can be used to interactively filter and analyze data by controlling what data appears in your PivotChart.

Add a Calculated Column to a PowerPivot Workbook

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:19:07 +0530

This video shows you how to add a calculated column to a PowerPivot workbook. It also introduces you to DAX formulas.

Import SQL Server Data into a PowerPivot Workbook

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:14:47 +0530

Use the PowerPivot Add-in for Excel to import data from Microsoft SQL Server relational databases.

Overview of Importing Data into PowerPivot

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:11:34 +0530

Introduction to importing data into a PowerPivot workbook. This video provides a high level view of the process for loading data into a PowerPivot workbook.

Install PowerPivot for Excel

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:06:18 +0530

Instructions for installing the PowerPivot Add-in for Excel.

PowerPivot for Excel Overview #2

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:02:16 +0530

PowerPivot Overview #2

PowerPivot for Excel Overview #1

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:57:29 +0530

Final PowerPivot PowerPivot Overview #1

Import DataMarket Data into a PowerPivot Workbook

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:53:36 +0530

Import DataMarket Data into a PowerPivot Workbook

Introduction to PowerPivot Relationships

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:46:08 +0530

This video provides an introduction to Relationships in PowerPivot. A relationship is a connection between two tables of data. Relationships in PowerPivot are created either by manually joining tables in the PowerPivot workspace, or by automatically detecting existing relationships when loading data into a PowerPivot workbook.

Install and Configure Master Data Services

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:13:35 +0530

This video explains how to install the new Master Data Services component included with SQL Server 2008 R2. This video demonstrates the following: Where to find the installation program for MDS How to complete the installation wizard How to configure the MDS database How to configure the MDS website

Model My Data for Import into SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:12:06 +0530

This video explains how to create a model that can be used to import data from source systems into SQL Server 2008 R2’s Master Data Services This video demonstrates the following: How to create a data model, How to create entities within the model, How to create attributes within entities, How to create a relationship between two entities.

Create Reusable Report Parts with SQL Server Report Builder

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:11:23 +0530

This video explains how to create and publish reusable report parts with SQL Server Report Servers 2008 R2 and Report Builder This video demonstrates the following: Create a report using Report Building, Publish a report, Publish a report part, Edit and republish an existing a report part

Create a Sparkline in a Table

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:10:11 +0530

This video demonstrates creating a table in Report Builder and adding a sparkline chart to it. Sparklines are small, simple charts that convey a lot of information in a little space. The video uses data from a hard-coded query located in the video transcript, so you can follow along. View the video transcript.

Sparklines, Bar Charts, and Indicators in Report Builder 3.0

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:08:44 +0530

Reporting Services Program Manager Sean Boon demonstrates new data visualizations in Report Builder 3.0 that help communicate trends and status: sparklines, data bars, and indicators.

Integrate a Map with SQL Server Reporting Services

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:07:49 +0530

This video explains how to insert a map into a report using SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services. The map utilizes spatial data within a SQL Server database This video demonstrates the following: Create a report using Business Intelligence Design Studio, Add a map to the report, Define spatial to visual within the report and The various maps available by default plus where to find additional maps.

Making the Most of Your OLAP Data with Data Mining

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:06:36 +0530

This video demonstrates how to build a mining model based on an OLAP cube data, and how to use a mining model dimension.

SharePoint User Identify Fundamentals for PowerPivot Server Administrators

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:05:21 +0530

This 4-part video series provides an introduction to PowerPivot for SharePoint architecture. Part 1 explains how user identity is flowed throughout the SharePoint system.

Part 1 : Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:03:57 +0530

Dave Wickert shows you how to install a domain controller. This video is part 1 of "Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller."

Part 2 : Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:02:39 +0530

Dave Wickert shows you how to add user accounts to your domain controller. This video is part 2 of "Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller."

Part 3 : Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:01:18 +0530

Dave Wickert shows you how to install SharePoint. This video is part 3 of "Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller."

Part 4 : Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:59:36 +0530

Dave Wickert shows you how to install PowerPivot for SharePoint. This video is part 4 of "Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller."

Installing PowerPivot for SharePoint on a Domain Controller

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:58:23 +0530

Creating an Analysis Services Project?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:56:45 +0530

This video demonstrates how to create an Analysis Services project, define a data source, and define a data source view. You will also learn how to change the value of the FriendlyName property for objects in the data source view to increase the user-friendliness of their names.

Creating an Analysis Services Project (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:16:32 +0530

Balanced Data Distributor (SQL Server Video)

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:07:13 +0530

In this video, I'm going to demonstrate how to leverage the Balanced Data Distributor component to reduce the execution time of an SSIS package. You'll learn how to increase the throughput of the package Data Flow transformations by paralleling the Data Flow buffers to multiple outputs

Download the Balanced Data Distributor

SSIS Log Analyzer (SQL Server Video)

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:24:32 +0530

In this video, I'm going to demonstrate how to use the SSIS Log Analyzer tool to analyze complex and verbose SSIS logs quickly and easily.
Download the SSIS Log Analyzer

Leverage Microsoft Attunity Connector for Oracle to enhance Package Performance

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:03:28 +0530

In this video, I am going to demonstrate how we can leverege the Microsoft Connector for Oracle by Attunity to increase package performance when bulk loading data from an Oracle source to a Flat File Destination.

How to create, modify, execute, save, and open a query with the database manager for SQL Azure?

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:05:39 +0530

How to create and modify a table with the database manager for SQL Azure?

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:51:55 +0530

How to create, select, and modify a view with the database manager for SQL Azure?

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:49:49 +0530

How to create, modify, and execute a stored procedure with the database manager for SQL Azure?

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:19:14 +0530

PowerPivot Data Refresh in SharePoint

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:29:53 +0530

This 4-part video series provides an introduction to PowerPivot for SharePoint architecture. Part 3 describes the security context for PowerPivot data refresh.

Using PowerPivot Workbooks as a Data Source

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:22:49 +0530

This 4-part video series provides an introduction to PowerPivot for SharePoint architecture. Part 4 describes the security context for using PowerPivot workbooks as a data source.

Security Context of PowerPivot Connections in a Farm

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:03:23 +0530

This 4-part video series provides an introduction to PowerPivot for SharePoint architecture. Part 2 builds on part 1 by explaining how user identity is flowed when a user requests PowerPivot data.

How to create, modify, and execute a stored procedure with Project Houston?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:44:23 +0530

How to create, select, and modify a view with Project Houston?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:39:21 +0530

How to create, modify, execute, save, and open a query with Project Houston?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:36:48 +0530

How to create and modify a table with Project Houston?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:33:18 +0530

How Do I: Optimize SQL Server Integration Services?

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:50:45 +0530

In this video, Max Adams will introduce 5 tips to increase the performance of SQL Service Integration Services packages. From network packet resizing to altering the ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) SQL statements, these tips are designed to make the packages perform at an optimal level.

How Do I: Render reports to a wide-range of formats?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:32:10 +0530

This video shows how use SQL Server Reports Portal and related tools to export or render reports to different file formats. This video demonstrates the following: How to export to PDF. How to export to Excel. How to export to Word. How to setup a subscription that exports a report in the PDF format to a file share. How to export to other file formats using the Report Builder. Design Considerations for Rendering: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa178936(SQL.80).aspx

How Do I: Create an gallery of reusable report parts?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:29:49 +0530

This video shows how use create a gallery of reports parts in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 This video demonstrates the following: • How to create a report part gallery • How to publish report parts from existing reports • How to specify settings while publishing report parts • How to use the published report parts within reports

Creating a Basic Package (SQL Server Video)

Mon, 17 May 2010 23:44:41 +0530

This video demonstrates how to create a basic package by using the SSIS Designer in Business Intelligence Development Studio. You’ll learn how to create the project for the package, add a data flow task to the control flow of the package, and add elements to the data flow.

Designing Your SSIS Packages for Parallelism (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 11 May 2010 21:40:06 +0530

This video demonstrates how to increase the performance of your Integration Services packages by designing for parallelism.

How to: Automate SSIS Package Execution by Using the SQL Server Agent (SQL Server Video)?

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:31:20 +0530

This video demonstrates the following: 1) How to create a proxy account that runs an Integration Services package as a job step in SQL Server Agent; 2) How to create the job and the job step; 3) How to schedule the running of the job.

How to: Call a Web Service by Using the Web Service Task (SQL Server Video)?

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:20:56 +0530

Learn how to call a Web service successfully from an Integration Services package by configuring an HTTP connection manager and the Web Service task. Then, set up an XML task to read the information that you have retrieved, and use that information in the package.

Exporting SQL Server Data to Excel (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:07:52 +0530

This video demonstrates how to use the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard to create a package that exports data from a SQL Server database to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

How to: Use the Data Profiling Task (SQL Server Video)?

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:49:56 +0530

Learn how to use this powerful new task in SQL Server 2008 to become familiar with an unfamiliar database, or to look for problems in existing data. Take a quick look at all eight of the profiles that the task can compute.

Measuring and Understanding the Performance of Your SSIS Packages in the Enterprise (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:45:34 +0530

This video demonstrates how to measure and understand the performance of packages, based on lessons learned from enterprise customers. In this video, you will learn the following guidelines for improving performance: 1) How the limits of the source system affect performance; 2) Why disk I/O is important; 3) Why you should establish a package performance baseline.

Understanding SSIS Data Flow Buffers (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:43:35 +0530

This video looks at the memory buffers that transfer data to the data flow of an Integration Services package.

Tuning Your SSIS Package Data Flow in the Enterprise (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:39:38 +0530

This video demonstrates how to improve the performance of the data flow in an Integration Services package. In this video, you will learn how to tune the following phases of the data flow: 1) Extraction; 2) Transformation; 3) Loading. You can apply these performance tuning tips when you design, develop, and run the data flow.

Troubleshooting: SSIS Package Execution Using SQL Server Agent (SQL Server Video)

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:39:54 +0530

This video demonstrates how to troubleshoot an SQL Server Integration Services package that doesn't run when you call the package from a SQL Server Agent job step. The package does run successfully outside SQL Server Agent.

How to: Implement a Lookup Transformation in Full Cache Mode (SQL Server Video)?

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:27:33 +0530

This video demonstrates how to implement a Lookup transformation in Full Cache mode by using a Lookup transformation, Cache connection manager, and reference data set that is stored in cache.

Add a Node to an Existing Failover Cluster in SQL Server 2008

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:13:34 +0530

In this video, Max Verun will demonstrate how to add a node to an exisiting SQL Server Faliover Cluster instance.

How Do I: Do I need to Scale Up or Scale Out in SQL Server 2008?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:48:55 +0530

Scaling is all about making SQL Server 2008 capable of handling larger workloads. With SQL Server 2008 there are two distinct paths one can take when faced with a database environment which no longer can handle the workload it is receiving: Scale Up, Scale out In this video, Max Adams explores both of these options.

Creating Effective Aggregations - Technical Article

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:40:07 +0530

Aggregations are the key to getting the best performance out of your cube. MVP Chris Webb demonstrates the steps he takes to design effective aggregations.

How Do I: Installing SQL Server 2008?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:58:41 +0530

In this video I will use the Installation Wizard to install a new instance of SQL Server 2008.

How Do I: Forecast Table Analysis Tool?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:56:32 +0530

In this tutorial you will learn how to use the Forecast Table Analysis Tool for Excel. The Forecast tool uses the Microsoft time series algorithm to predict future values based on trends in existing time series data.

How Do I: Highlight Exceptions Table Analysis Tool for Data Mining?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:44:26 +0530

In this tutorial we will learn how to use the Highlight Exceptions Table Analysis Tool for Excel. The Highlight Exceptions tool uses the Microsoft clustering algorithm and pattern analysis to find values in a dataset that are atypical.

How Do I: Scenario Analysis - Goal Seek Table Analysis Tool for Data Mining?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:48:16 +0530

The Scenario Analysis tool uses the Microsoft logistic regression algorithm and allows you to model two types of scenarios and report the effect on either a single row or the entire table of input data. In this video we'll look at the Goal Seek scenario Table Analysis Tool for Microsoft Excel.

How Do I: Prediction Calculator Table Analysis Tool?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:23:38 +0530

In this tutorial you will learn how to use the Prediction Calculator Table Analysis Tool for Excel. This tool generates both interactive and printable calculators for scoring new data against a desired outcome.

How Do I: Modifying Measures, Attributes and Hierarchies?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:17:59 +0530

This video demonstrates how to modify the measures, attributes and hierarchies in a cube.

How Do I: Getting Started with the Table Analysis Tools for Excel?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:59:45 +0530

This video will help you get started with the Data Mining Table Analysis Tools add-in for Excel by showing you how to open the tools, use the sample Excel data, and connect to an Analysis Services server.

How Do I: Analyze Key Influencers Table Analysis Tool?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:49:26 +0530

In this tutorial you will learn how to use the Analyze Key Influencers Table Analysis Tool for Excel. The Analyze Key Influencers tool uses the Microsoft Clustering algorithm to enable you to select a column that contains a desired outcome or target value, and then analyze the patterns in your data to determine which factors had the strongest influence on that outcome.

How Do I: Fill From Example Table Analysis Tool?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:52:47 +0530

In this tutorial we will learn how to use the Fill From Example Table Analysis Tool for Excel.

How Do I: Defining and Deploying a Cube?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:44:28 +0530

This video demonstrates how to define and deploy an OLAP cube using Analysis Services.

Detect Categories Table Analysis Tool

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:38:09 +0530

In this tutorial we will learn how to use the Detect Categories Table Analysis Tool for Excel.

Shopping Basket Table Analysis Tool for Data Mining

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:54:08 +0530

In this tutorial you will learn how to use the Shopping Basket Analysis Table Analysis Tool for Microsoft Excel. The Shopping Basket Analysis tool uses the Microsoft Association Rules algorithm to detect the relationship of items frequently purchased together.

Scenario Analysis - What If Table Analysis Tool for Data Mining?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:43:31 +0530

The Scenario Analysis tool uses the logistic regression algorithm and allows you to model two types of scenarios and report the effect on either a single row or the entire table of input data.

How Do I: Create a Utility Control Point (UCP)?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:39:08 +0530

The Create Utility Control Point Wizard will help you to create a UCP on an instance of SQL Server to manage your SQL Server Utility. Presented by Colleen Hamilton and Buck Woody http://blogs.msdn.com/sqlrem/

How Do I: Convert a Table to use the Hierarchical Data Type?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:33:38 +0530

In this video, Ty Anderson shows how to use T-SQL to convert a table that is self-referencing table for hierarchy purposes into a table that utilized the new Hierarchical data type.

How Do I: Design High Performance Cubes in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services?

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:32:35 +0530

In this video, Jacques Victor explains how to Design High Performance Cubes in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services.

The benefit of building a cube to house data is that business rules can be centralized for calculations that can't easily be stored in a relational data mart.

Note: The AdventureWorks Db is used in this video.

The Db can be found here: http://msftdbprodsamples.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Installing%20Databases

How Do I: Optimize Data Warehousing with Microsoft SQL Server 2008?

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:07:56 +0530

In this video, Max Adams will present 10 tips toward optimizing Data Warehouses or DataMarts build on Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 platform.

How Do I: Monitor SQL Server Analysis Services Performance?

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:59:25 +0530

In this video, Jacques Victor explains how to monitor SQL Server Analysis Services performance with SQL Server Profiler which can be used as a performance optimization and monitoring tool for Analysis Services.

How Do I: Use SQL Profiler with SQL Server 2008?

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 02:29:52 +0530

This video demonstrates how use SQL Profiler to perform the following tasks: - Create and Edit Traces
- Create Trace Templates
- Watch Trace results
- Start, Pause, and Stop a Trace
- Replay Trace results
- Capture SHOWPLAN events and view analyze their results

How Do I: Setup Snapshot Replication with SQL Server 2008?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:57:14 +0530

This video demonstrates how to configure Snapshot Replication between two instances of SQL Server 2008. This video demonstrates the following: Creating a Publisher database, Creating Subscriber database, Selecting replicable SQL Server database objects, Configuring security for the replication processes.

How Do I: Set up Database Mirroring?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:57:38 +0530

Database mirroring is a feature of SQL Server that allows an administrator to create a copy of the database that is always up to date. If the principal server fails or needs to be taken offline for maintenance the mirror server can be quickly set up to take on the workload. Mirroring provides high availability for your databases. In this video Scott Golightly shows how to use T-SQL commands to set up database mirroring between two servers. Follow along with these easy steps to create a database mirror to help protect your mission critical data.

How Do I: Setup Transactional Replication?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:57 +0530

Transactional replication is a feature of SQL Server that replicates committed changes to the publisher database to one or more subscriber databases. Transactional replication is useful when you need data that is up to date in different locations. In this video Scott Golightly shows how to set up transactional replication. First the publisher is configured, then the distributor, next publications with articles are created, and finally a subscriber is created. The video shows making changes to the publisher database and having those changes appear at the subscriber.

How Do I: Create a data-tier application ?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:36:50 +0530

Systematically create and register a data-tier application from an existing user database on a UCP enrolled instance of SQL Server.

How Do I: Connect to an existing UCP?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:30:58 +0530

You will need the name of the instance of SQL Server and credentials to connect to an existing UCP.

How Do I: Set resource health policies?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:23:39 +0530

Edit resource health policies for a managed instance of SQL Server, a data-tier application, and utilization of host resources like CPU and storage space.

How Do I: Modify UCP users?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:43:09 +0530

Grant users the rights to view health status or administer health policies on the currently connected SQL Server Utility.

How Do I: Enroll instances of SQL Server with a UCP?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:10:43 +0530

The Enroll Instance Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling an instance of SQL Server with the currently connected UCP.

How Do I: Using the HierarchyID Data Type in SQL Server 2008 to manage data hierarchies?

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:50:46 +0530

Managing hierarchies in Information Systems has long been a challenge to most information systems professionals. The issues are simple, but the implementation of hierarchies within databases is complex and often onerous. The HierarchyID datatype introduced in SQL Server 2008 provides a new way to deal with these types of issues. In this video, Max Adams will introduce this new HierarchyID Datatype and examine how to:
- Create tables that implement this datatype
- Populate the table with data using CTE
- Query the table using some of the inherent functions available for the HierarchyID Datatype.

How Do I: Profile Data with the Data Profiling Task and Viewer

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:59:34 -0700

Data quality is important to every business. Using the SQL Server 2008 Data Profiling task computes statistics about the data in a database to spot incorrect values. The Data Profiling viewer allows you to view the generated statistics. In this video Scott Golightly shows how to create the data profile and how to review the results.

How Do I: Import Text Files with SQL Server Integration Services?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:52:07 +0530

Many programs produce logs as plain text files. Sometimes these log files need to be imported into SQL Server to allow further analysis of the data. In this video Scott Golightly shows how to use SQL Server Integration Services to import text files into SQL Server

How Do I: Use the Row Value Constructor to insert data into a SQL Server 2008 table?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:49:16 +0530

This video shows how to insert data into a SQL Server 2008 table using the Row Value Constructor.
This demo shows how to:
- Insert data into a SQL Server 2008 table
- Four different methods are used to insert bulk data, including the new Data Row Constructor

How Do I: Use the Service Audit Object in SQL Server 2008?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:35:13 +0530

This video shows how to use the Service Audit Object to record events within SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition.
This demo shows how to:
- Create a Server Audit Object
- Create a Server Audit Specification
- Create a Database Audit Specification
- Examine the audit logs for Login Failed events

How Do I: Import Data from Oracle Databases?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:23:17 +0530

Many organizations have both Oracle and SQL Server databases. In this video Scott Golightly shows how easy it is to use the import data wizard and SQL Server Integration Services to import data from a table in an Oracle database into SQL Server.

How Do I: Configure Database Mail in SQL Server 2008?

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:11:12 -0700

Database Mail is useful for sending e-mail to administrators and end users. Database mail can contain data from queries or from files or other resources on your network. In this video Scott Golightly shows how to configure Database Mail in SQL Server 2008. After setting up Database Mail we see how to test the mail and view the mail log.

How Do I: Block Connections to SQL Server By IP Address Using Logon Triggers?

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:10:39 +0530

This video shows how to restrict access to SQL Server 2005 SP 2 (Or Above) based on IP Address.
This demo shows how to:
- Retrieve the IP Address of the client using the EVENTDATA() function
- Use a Logon Trigger to restrict access to a SQL Server instance

How Do I: Use PowerShell to Transfer Data?

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:10:39 +0530

PowerShell can be used to export or import data. By creating a simple script you can easily move data between databases. This can be given to developers or testers to allow them to refresh data in their systems.

How Do I: Use PowerShell to Audit Servers?

Wed, 6 May 2009 17:21:37 -0700

Most DBAs spend a portion of their day reviewing servers looking for errors and potential problems. Windows PowerShell offers the ability to automate some of those tasks freeing the DBA to perform other duties. In this video Scott Golightly will show how to use PowerShell to automate reviewing log files and checking SQL Server properties.

Use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor

Wed, 6 May 2009 12:02:28 -0700

For many database administrators ensuring top performance is a large part of their job. By using the Database Engine Tuning Advisor the database any workload can be analyzed for changes to the database that will increase performance. By taking advantage of the database engine tuning advisor, administrators can reduce the amount of time they spend analyzing the database to increase performance. In this video Scott Golightly shows how to use a SQL script as the input to the database engine tuning advisor to determine how to increase performance in certain tables in the Adventureworks sample database.

Use the Filestream Data Type to Store BLOB Data

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:54:50 -0700

In this video Scott Golightly shows how to configure Windows and SQL Server to enable the Filestream data type. After configuring SQL Server to support the Filestream, Scott creates a new database and table that uses the Filestream data type. The Filestream data type is new in SQL Server 2008 and enables storing binary large object (BLOB) data like pictures and music as a file on a share to efficiently store the data while treating it as an integral part of the database so backup and restore operations include the Filestream data as well. Filestream allows SQL Server to efficiently manage the rich data that today's applications demand.

Configure a Report Portal in SSRS

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:23:15 -0800

This video shows how configure a SSRS report portal from scratch. This demo shows how to: setup a Report URL, define an execution account, create a Reports Server database, configure SMTP and more...

Create and Publish a Data Cube for SQL Server Analysis Server 2008

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:37:22 -0800

This video shows how to use Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS) to create an data cube for SQL Server Analysis Server 2008. This demo shows how to: use BIDS to create a data model project, create Data Sources, Data Views, Dimenions, and Cubes and how to Deploy the project to SSAS 2208.

Provide an Up-to-Date Data Warehouse with Change Data Capture

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:26:43 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly introduces us to the Change Data Capture feature of SQL Server 2008. After showing how to configure Change Data Capture on a database Scott shows a sample SSIS package that extracts the changed data from the database.

Automate Report Delivery in SQL Server Reporting Services Using Subscriptions

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:24:04 -0800

This video shows how to create report subscriptions to au This demo shows how to: configure a shared data source to store credentials (required for subscriptions), configure SSRS for SMTP email delivery, create a subscription that delivers reports to a file share and create a subscription that delivers reports via email.

Setting up a Maintenance Plan to Backup Databases

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:47:46 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly shows us how to create database maintenance plans using the Maintenance Plan wizard and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Scott also shows how to customize plans that were created with the wizard.

Create and Modify Reports Using the Report Builder Tool

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:47:11 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly shows us how to use SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Studio to create a report model. We then use the report model and the Report Builder tool to create a report. The report is saved to the SQL Server Reporting Services reporting site where it can later be run or modified by other users who want a slightly different report.

Manage SQL Server 2008 Spatial Data

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:13:12 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly takes us through an overview of spatial data in SQL Server 2008. Using the geometry data type Scott looks at some of the functions that a DBA might have to know to properly understand and maintain the data being stored in the database. The session ends with a look at spatial indexes and how to create them.

Streamline an Upgrade from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:12:20 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly introduces the SQL Server Upgrade Advisor. He then shows us two methods for using the command line to upgrade a SQL server without having to wait for dialog boxes or provide further input.

Synchronizing Remote SQL Server Databases with the Sync Framework

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:11:31 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly shows how to install the synchronization framework and then how to use it in conjunction with SQL Server 2008 change tracking to update remote, occasionally connected databases.

Configure Report Security in SSRS

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:55:12 -0800

This video shows how configure SSRS report security using both default and custom roles This demo shows how to: grant a user access to a report & folder, grant group access to a report & folder, create a custom role in SSRS, configure users to utilize the custom role and set different permissions for different folders in SSRS.

The New SQL Audit Feature of SQL Server 2008

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:54:29 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly shows us the new SQL Audit feature of SQL Server 2008. Scott shows us how to set up a server audit using Transact SQL. He also shows us how to create a database audit using SQL Server Management Studio. Using SQL Audit you can audit different actions on your database to ensure compliance and protect valuable information.

Use Policy Based Management Features of SQL Server 2008 to Manage SQL Servers

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:53:52 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly shows us how to use the new policy based management features of SQL Server 2008 to manage our SQL Servers. Scott shows us how to use facets, create conditions, and create policies to manage our servers. The video demonstrates cases where the policy can automatically update your servers to ensure they are in compliance. Finally we look at the policies based on the best practices analyzer provided by Microsoft.

The SQL Server 2008 Resource Governor

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:53:09 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly explores the SQL Server 2008 resource governor. The resource governor can help you allocate your CPU and memory effectively and ensure that rougue queries do not take over your server. Scott examines resource pools, resource groups, and the classifier function. Scott shows how to monitor the resource pools using performance monitor.

Create a Report with Visual Studio 2008 and Deploy it to SQL Server Reporting Services 2008

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:50:50 -0800

This video shows how to build a report using Visual Studio 2008 and then deploy it to SQL Server Reporting Services. This demo shows how to: create report project in Visual Studio, create an shared data sources, how to design a report, how to add interactive sorting, change the project settings to deploy the report,deploy the report and run the report in SSRS.

Enable Transparent Data Encryption

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 18:35:12 -0800

In this video Scott Golightly shows how to use the transparent data encryption (TDE) feature of SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. In addition to showing how to create the keys and certificates necessary to enable TDE, Scott encrypts the AdventureWorks sample database. After encrypting the database, Scott discusses the effect encryption has on your server and demonstrates what happens with database restores when the proper keys are not available.

Improve Performance and Storage Utilization With Data Compression

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:07:33 -0700

In this video Scott Golightly shows how to use the data compression feature of SQL Server 2008 Enterprise and Developer Editions. In addition to showing how to enable data compression, Scott discusses the effect it can have on the size of your table, when you may not want to use it, and shows examples of how to see if compression is having the desired result.

Exporting SQL Server Data to Excel

Mon, 26 May 2008 10:05:17 -0800

This video demonstrates how to use the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard to create a package that exports data from a SQL Server database to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

How to: Call a Web Service by Using the Web Service Task

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:07:33 -0800

How to: Implement a Lookup Transformation in Full Cache Mode

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:08:19 -0800

This video demonstrates how to implement a Lookup transformation in Full Cache mode by using a Lookup transformation, Cache connection manager, and reference data set that is stored in cache.

How to: Use the Data Profiling Task

Mon, 5 May 2008 10:09:20 -0800

Creating an Analysis Services Project

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:09:59 -0800

Defining and Deploying a Cube

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:10:34 -0800

This video demonstrates how to define and deploy an OLAP cube using Analysis Services.

Modifying Measures, Attributes and Hierarchies

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:11:11 -0800

This video demonstrates how to modify the measures, attributes and hierarchies in a cube.