{"product_id":"microsoftr-sql-server-2008-r2-doug-harts-9780071601436","title":"Microsoft(r) SQL Server 2008 R2 Analytics \u0026 Data Visualization","description":"\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster the Next-Generation Business Intelligence Tools in SQL Server 2008 R2\u003cp\u003eEffectively convey meaningful business insights to users across your enterprise with help from this practical guide. Written by a team of business intelligence experts, \u003ci\u003eMicrosoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Analytics \u0026amp; Data Visualization\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to achieve greater information absorption using the latest reporting tools. Learn how to build maps and gauges, integrate OLAP data, and develop dashboards. Security, performance tuning, and cloud computing techniques are also covered in this comprehensive resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and deploy chart-based reports using SSRS 2008 R2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay geo-spatial map data with location-based indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually represent metrics and KPIs on graphs and gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribute reports through SharePoint and PerformancePoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and publish web page parts, dashboards, and mash-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and manage cloud-based services using SQL Azure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate data mining and forecasting features with Visio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate large amounts of data using PowerPoint for Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDerive matrix, table, and chart data from OLAP cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Harts\u003c\/b\u003e is a Services Executive at Microsoft currently helping U.S. Federal agencies implement Microsoft technology roadmaps. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eMicrosoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e, and maintains a BI community website at www.OfficeBIcentral.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Dugan\u003c\/b\u003e is a Solutions Architect with the Microsoft Healthcare and Benefits team in Microsoft Federal. He previously served as Technical Director of Microsoft's Technology and Innovation Center in Reston, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTricia Wilcox Almas\u003c\/b\u003e is a Technical Architect for Business Intelligence Solutions for MicroLink, LLC, a Microsoft Gold Partner. She has been developing solutions and managing IT projects for more than 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doug Harts,Jim Dugan,Tricia Wilcox Almas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071601430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071601436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.28h x 7.36w x 1.16d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2010 pg. 27","brand":"Doug Harts","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48064785678591,"sku":"9780071601436","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_554c0223-d19c-4e56-8d2d-42573234ceff.jpg?v=1768671033","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/microsoftr-sql-server-2008-r2-doug-harts-9780071601436","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}