Smart Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Get the end-to-end instruction you need to design, develop, and deploy more effective data integration, reporting, and analysis solutions using SQL Server 2008-whether you're new to business intelligence (BI) programming or a seasoned pro.

With real-world examples and insights from an expert team, you'll master the concepts, tools, and techniques for building solutions that deliver intelligence-and business value-exactly where users want it.

Discover how to: * Manage the development life cycle and build a BI team * Dig into SQL Server Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Reporting Services * Navigate the Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS) * Write queries that rank, sort, and drill down on sales data * Develop extract, transform, and load (ETL) solutions * Add a source code control system * Help secure packages for deployment via encryption and credentials * Use MDX and DMX Query Designers to build reports based on OLAP cubes and data mining models * Create and implement custom objects using .NET code * View reports in Microsoft Office Excel and Office SharePoint Serverook