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If you are just starting to get a handle on Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) tools, this book and accompanying video provides you with the just the right amount of information to perform basic business analysis and reporting. You''ll explore the components and related tools that comprise the Microsoft BI toolset as well as the new BI features of Office 2010. After a basic primer on BI and data modeling, the expert team of authors provides you with step-by-step lessons in the book and videos on the accompanying DVD on how to use SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel BI (including PowerPivot), and SharePoint.
Integrates instructional videos with each of the lessons found in the book to enhance your learning experience Explores the Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) toolset as well as the new BI features of Office 2010 Encourages you to practice what you''ve learned in "Try It Out" sections Contains video demonstrations that walk you through how to tackle each lesson featured in the bookWith Knight''s Microsoft Business Intelligence 24-Hour Trainer, veteran authors present you with an ideal introductory book-and-video package so that you can get started working with the BI toolset immediately!
Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.
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If you are just starting to get a handle on Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) tools, this book and accompanying video provides you with the just the right amount of information to perform basic business analysis and reporting. You''ll explore the components and related tools that comprise the Microsoft BI toolset as well as the new BI features of Office 2010. After a basic primer on BI and data modeling, the expert team of authors provides you with step-by-step lessons in the book and videos on the accompanying DVD on how to use SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel BI (including PowerPivot), and SharePoint.
Integrates instructional videos with each of the lessons found in the book to enhance your learning experience Explores the Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) toolset as well as the new BI features of Office 2010 Encourages you to practice what you''ve learned in "Try It Out" sections Contains video demonstrations that walk you through how to tackle each lesson featured in the bookWith Knight''s Microsoft Business Intelligence 24-Hour Trainer, veteran authors present you with an ideal introductory book-and-video package so that you can get started working with the BI toolset immediately!
Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.
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Discover how to maintain and update balanced scorecards and performance dashboards with SQL Server Reporting Services
Complementing the bestselling Balanced Scorecards and Operational Dashboards with Microsoft Excel (9780470386811), this indispensable book shows you how to create maintainable and dynamically updated scorecards and performance dashboards using Microsoft''s premier reporting tool for the enterprise: SQL Server Reporting Services. The book begins with coverage of performance management methods and metrics and then moves on to introduce you to techniques for developing and delivering both a dashboard and balanced scorecard using Reporting Services. The authors assume very limited knowledge of Reporting Services, allowing you to gradually progress through more advanced topics and solutions.
Shows you how to build a simple dashboard and balanced scorecard utilizing helpful examples Discusses formatting controls and labels, paging, and conditional formatting Introduces the skills necessary to make Reporting Services dashboards and scorecards interactive Covers the visual aspect of dashboards and scorecards and shows how to design and implement dashboards and scorecards in Reporting Services for mobile devices Explains how to apply the techniques covered earlier in the book for specific business applicationsThis book sets itself apart from other titles with its comprehensive and invaluable coverage of key strategies and techniques for effectively using SQL Reporting Services to create scorecards and dashboards.
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The 2014 release of Microsoft''s SQL Server Integration Services provides enhancements for managing extraction, transformation, and load operations, plus expanded in-memory capabilities, improved disaster recovery, increased scalability, and much more. The increased functionality will streamline your ETL processes and smooth out your workflow, but the catch is that your workflow must change. New tools come with new best practices, and Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services will keep you ahead of the curve. SQL Server MVP Brian Knight is the most respected name in the business, and your ultimate guide to navigating the changes to use Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services 2014 to your utmost advantage.
Implement new best practices for effective use of SSIS Work through tutorials for hands-on learning of complex techniques Read case studies that illustrate the more advanced concepts Learn directly from the foremost authority on SSISSQL Server Integration Services is a complex tool, but it''s the lifeblood of your work. You need to know it inside out, and you must understand the full potential of its capabilities in order to use it effectively. You need to make sure the right architecture is in place. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services is your roadmap to understanding SSIS on a fundamental level, and setting yourself up for success.
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The 2014 release of Microsoft''s SQL Server Integration Services provides enhancements for managing extraction, transformation, and load operations, plus expanded in-memory capabilities, improved disaster recovery, increased scalability, and much more. The increased functionality will streamline your ETL processes and smooth out your workflow, but the catch is that your workflow must change. New tools come with new best practices, and Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services will keep you ahead of the curve. SQL Server MVP Brian Knight is the most respected name in the business, and your ultimate guide to navigating the changes to use Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services 2014 to your utmost advantage.
Implement new best practices for effective use of SSIS Work through tutorials for hands-on learning of complex techniques Read case studies that illustrate the more advanced concepts Learn directly from the foremost authority on SSISSQL Server Integration Services is a complex tool, but it''s the lifeblood of your work. You need to know it inside out, and you must understand the full potential of its capabilities in order to use it effectively. You need to make sure the right architecture is in place. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services is your roadmap to understanding SSIS on a fundamental level, and setting yourself up for success.
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Bring your data to life with Power BI
Key Features
Get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI and its Business Intelligence capabilitiesBuild accurate analytical models, reports and dashboards Get faster and more intuitive insights from your data using Microsoft Power BIBook Description
Microsoft Power BI is a cloud-based service that helps you easily visualize and share insights using your organization''s data.This book will get you started with business intelligence using the Power BI toolset, covering essential concepts such as installation,designing effective data models, as well as building basic dashboards and visualizations to make your data come to lifeYou will learn how to get your data the way you want – connecting to data sources sources and how to clean your data with the Power BI Query Editor. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to make your data easier to work with.. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to navigate table relationships and build DAX formulas to make your data easier to work with.Visualizing your data is another key element of this book, and you will learn how to follow proper data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling techniques.By the end of this book, you will understand how to administer your organization''s Power BI environment so deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implementedWhat you will learn
Connect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery optionsUse the Query Editor to apply data transformations and data cleansing processes, including learning how to write M and R scriptsDesign optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculationsLeverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reportsUse the Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to implement Row Level Security on your modelAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationDeploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerWho this book is for
This book is for aspiring Business Intelligence professionals who want to get up and running with Microsoft Power BI. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, this book is for you.
628 kr
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An accessible fast paced introduction to all aspects of Power BI for new or aspiring BI professionals, data analysts, and data visualizers.
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.
Key Features
Updated with the latest features in Power BI including Dataflow, AI insights, visuals and row level securityGet faster and more intuitive data insights using Microsoft Power BI and its business intelligence capabilitiesBuild accurate analytical models, reports, and dashboardsBook Description
This revised edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest enhancements to Power BI. It includes a new chapter dedicated to dataflow, and covers all the essential concepts such as installation, designing effective data models, as well as building basic dashboards and visualizations to help you and your organization make better business decisions.
You’ll learn how to obtain data from a variety of sources and clean it using Power BI Query Editor. You’ll then find out how you can design your data model to navigate and explore relationships within it and build DAX formulas to make your data easier to work with. Visualizing your data is a key element in this book, and you’ll get to grips rapidly with data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling techniques.
In addition, you will acquire the skills to build your own dataflows, understand the Common Data Model, and automate data flow refreshes to eradicate data cleansing inefficiency.
This guide will help you understand how to administer your organization''s Power BI environment so that deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implemented.
By the end of this Power BI book, you’ll have a better understanding of how to get the most out of Power BI to perform effective business intelligence.
What you will learn
Connect to data sources using import and DirectQuery optionsUse Query Editor for data transformation and data cleansing processes, including writing M and R scripts and dataflows to do the same in the cloudDesign optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculationsDesign effective reports with built-in and custom visualsAdopt Power BI Desktop and Service to implement row-level securityAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationUse built-in AI capabilities to enhance Power BI data transformation techniquesDeploy your Power BI desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerWho this book is for
Aspiring business intelligence professionals who want to learn Power BI will find this book useful. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, this book is for you.
359 kr
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Bring your data to life with this accessible yet fast-paced introduction to Power BI, now in color.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.
Key Features
Learn faster with practical examples of the latest features of Power BI, including navigator buttons, column-level security, visualizing goals, and moreMigrate your existing Excel and data analysis skills to Power BIBuild accurate analytical models, reports, and dashboards, now in colorBook Description
Updated with the latest features and improvements in Power BI, this fast-paced yet comprehensive guide will help you master the core concepts of data visualization quickly. You’ll learn how to install Power BI, design effective data models, and build basic dashboards and visualizations to help you make better business decisions. This new edition will also help you bridge the gap between MS Excel and Power BI.Throughout this book, you’ll learn how to obtain data from a variety of sources and clean it using the Power Query Editor. You’ll also start designing data models to navigate and explore relationships within your data and building DAX formulas to make data easier to work with. Visualizing data is a key element of this book, so there’s an emphasis on helping you get to grips with data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling.As you progress, you’ll start building your own dataflows, gain an understanding of the Common Data Model, and automate dataflow refreshes to eradicate data cleaning inefficiency. You’ll learn how to administer your organization''s Power BI environment so that deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implemented.By the end of this Power BI book, you’ll know how to get the most out of Power BI for better business intelligence.What you will learn
Connect to data sources using import, DirectQuery, and live connection optionsUse Power Query Editor for data transformation and data cleansing processes, and write M and R scripts and dataflows to do the same in the cloudDesign effective reports with built-in and custom visuals to optimize user experienceImplement row-level and column-level security in your dashboardsAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationUse built-in AI capabilities to enhance Power BI data transformation techniquesDeploy your Power BI Desktop files into Power BI Report ServerWho this book is for
This book is for aspiring business intelligence and data professionals with a basic understanding of BI concepts, who want to learn Power BI quickly. Complete beginners with no BI background can also get plenty of useful information from this book.
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