SQLBits 2015

Python and R for SQL and Business Intelligence Professionals

When it comes to analyzing data, the R statistical language come readily to mind. Python is yet another one of your secret power tool for SQL Server, data analysis and business intelligence. In this session, we will look at both Python and R.

When it comes to analyzing data, Hadoop or the R statistical language come readily to mind. Python is yet another one of your secret power tool for SQL Server, data analysis and business intelligence. In this session, we will look at both Python and R and how they can be used in the Microsoft SQL Server, with a focus on the Business Intelligence stack.

Come to this session to see examples of data analysis using both R and Python, and learn how to use these open source power tools to rock your data world in SQL Server. We will look at how these data tools complement each other, with guidance on 'when to use what'. The session assumes no knowledge of either tool, but is aimed at people with a healthy interest in data analysis and SQL Server who would like to know more about what is out there.