Introduction to the Microsoft BI Technology Stack

2009

TL; DR

John will introduce you to Analysis Services 2008, demonstrate browsing cubes with Excel 2007, deploying dashboards in SharePoint built using Excel Services and demonstrate how PerformancePoint Services can add the glitz to your BI project.

Session Details

John’s session is designed to introduce you to the world beyond SQL/SSIS/SSRS. John will show you how to build cubes in Analysis Services 2008, demonstrate browsing cubes with Excel 2007, how to deploy dashboards in SharePoint 2007 built using Excel Services and demonstrate how PerformancePoint Services can add the glitz to your BI project.

3 things you'll get out of this session

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