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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.
Donald is a veteran member of the SQL Server team, involved in data integration, OLAP, data mining, metadata, information quality, master data management, and self-service BI.
An Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2
Oceans of data demand a comprehensive platform. Introducing SQL Server 2008 R2 - the next generation of computing. Watch this video for a quick overview of R2.
SQL Server 2008 R2 Overview
Get a high-level overview of key SQL Server 2008 R2 features such as Managed Self-Service BI, Master Data Services, StreamInsight, Application and Multi-Server Management, and Live Migration with Windows Server 2008 R2
Introduction to SQL Azure
Learn about Web-facing versus hosted database solutions, fault tolerance and backup, seamless synchronization, and helpful development tools included in Microsoft SQL Azure.
Lower Costs through BI Consolidation
Get an overview of Microsoft's Business Intelligence Consolidation story. This comprehensive BI solution delivers the necessary technologies for accelerated BI and Performance Management from a single source.
Migrating from Oracle to SQL Server
Walk through each key step to migrate from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server.
SSRS and Report Builder 3.0
See how to create visualizations and data comparisons right out of the box with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services and Report Builder 3.0.
PowerPivot for Excel and SharePoint
Master Data Services
Discover how to centrally manage critical data assets, make it possible for more people to manage master data securely, and help ensure data integrity with Master Data Services.
Business Continuity with SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Live Migration
See ways to reduce deployment time and adapt to changes in hardware utilization or capacity requirements quickly, with minimal downtime, using SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Live Migration.
Application and Multi-Server Management
Learn how to gain visibility across the application lifecycle and proactively manage database environments with the Application and Multi-Server Management feature in SQL Server 2008 R2.
Parallel Data Warehouse
Discover how to deploy a scalable and reliable data warehouse platform to enable Business Intelligence solutions at the lowest possible cost using Parallel Data Warehouse.
Develop Rich Reporting Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Learn about SQL Server tools for authoring, management, and delivery of reports, including Map Visualization Creation and Query Designer. See how to publish reports in SharePoint or embedded in ASP .NET applications.
StreamInsight Complex Event Processing
See how to monitor, analyze, and act on data in motion to make informed business decisions in real time with StreamInsight Complex Event Processing (CEP).
SQL Server 2008 R2 and BizTalk Server
Learn ways to connect core systems seamlessly, inside and outside your organization, with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2009, Master Data Services, and StreamInsight Complex Event Processing (CEP).
With the right information and the right permissions, our business users can now answer questions and produce reports themselves using the new business intelligence tools in SQL Server 2008 R2. Read more Bob Erickson, Executive Vice President of Software Development Interlink Technology Mediterranean Shipping Company
With the right information and the right permissions, our business users can now answer questions and produce reports themselves using the new business intelligence tools in SQL Server 2008 R2.
Read more Bob Erickson, Executive Vice President of Software Development Interlink Technology Mediterranean Shipping Company
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