Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

by Brian Larson

Implement a Robust BI Solution with Microsoft SQL Server 2012Equip your organization for informed, timely decision making using the expert tips and best practices in this practical guide. "Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Third Edition" explains how to effectively develop, customize, and distribute meaningful information to users enterprise-wide. Learn how to build data marts and create BI Semantic Models, work with the MDX and DAX languages, and share insights using Microsoft client tools. Data mining and forecasting are also covered in this comprehensive resource.Understand the goals and components of successful BIDesign, deploy, and manage data marts and OLAP cubesLoad and cleanse data with SQL Server Integration ServicesManipulate and analyze data using MDX and DAX scripts and queriesWork with SQL Server Analysis Services and the BI Semantic ModelAuthor interactive reports using SQL Server Data ToolsCreate KPIs and digital dashboardsUse data mining to identify patterns, correlations, and clustersImplement time-based analyticsEmbed BI reports in custom applications using ADOMD.NET

Genres: Bisexual

833 pages, ebook

Published June 18, 2012

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good overview of the entire BI process - from data acquisition to delivering of reports. There are enough details for someone who wants to gate a glimpse of the product and the features. Should have read it a few years ago, though.

[Bradley Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book was extremely helpful in understanding the SSAS side of busines intelligence.