Knight S Microsoft Business Intelligence 24 Hour Trainer

Author : Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Adam Jorgensen,Patrick LeBlanc,Mike Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118287477

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Knight's Microsoft Business Intelligence 24-Hour Trainer by Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Adam Jorgensen,Patrick LeBlanc,Mike Davis Pdf

A book-and-video introduction to Microsoft's Business Intelligence tools 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 book With 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.

Author : Brian Knight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005*
Category : Business intelligence
ISBN : OCLC:742514474

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Knight's Microsoft Business Intelligence 24-hour Trainer by Brian Knight Pdf

Author : Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Mike Davis,Wayne Snyder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118539149

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Knight's Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services 24-Hour Trainer by Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Mike Davis,Wayne Snyder Pdf

Book-and-video package gets novices up to speed on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 If you need a practical, hands-on introduction, especially to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), this book-and-video package from authority Brian Knight is the perfect solution. Each lesson includes three major components: a description of how each SSIS feature or process works, a tutorial that walks you through the process or technique, and an accompanying video lesson. It's a complete learning package that will give you the confidence you need to start your first SSIS project. Guides novice database administrators and developers who are learning Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Provides expert instruction from leading SQL Server authority and author, Brian Knight Includes a book and a video, complete instruction that includes lessons, hands-on tutorials, and video demonstrations by the author Covers the very latest changes and updates in the SQL Server 2012 release Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services 24-Hour Trainer makes SQL Server 2012 and SSIS much less intimidating. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Author : Adam Jorgensen,Mark Stacey,Devin Knight,Patrick LeBlanc,Brad Schacht
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118102015

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SharePoint 2010 Business Intelligence 24-Hour Trainer by Adam Jorgensen,Mark Stacey,Devin Knight,Patrick LeBlanc,Brad Schacht Pdf

Learn to build and deliver SharePoint BI applications Written by a team of leading SharePoint and Business Intelligence (BI) experts, this unique book-and-DVD package shows you how to successfully build and deliver BI applications using SharePoint 2010. Assuming no previous SharePoint experience, the authors deliver a clear explanation of what SharePoint will do for your BI and information management capabilities. Each lesson in the book is reinforced with a helpful tutorial on the DVD and cover topics such as interactive reporting with Excel, document sharing for collaborative reporting, and controlling data sources. As you learn best practices for configuring and securing SharePoint 2010 BI applications and planning and implementing your SharePoint BI project plan, you'll be well on your way to gaining a solid foundation of understanding and working with SharePoint 2010 and BI. Provides an invaluable training book-and-DVD package that takes you through building and delivering BI applications using SharePoint 2010 Features an accompanying video tutorial for each lesson covered in the book, along with a "Try It" section at the end of each lesson Covers interactive reporting with excel Covers Power Pivot advanced analytics Details report and document sharing for collaborative reporting Shows how to use SharePoint lists and libraries for data sources repositories in your BI projects Explains how to control data sources, reports and business intelligence content with permissions and workflow approvals. With this unique book-and-DVD combo, you'll be well on your way to successfully building and delivering BI applications using SharePoint 2010. 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.

Author : Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Mike Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118287446

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Knight's 24-Hour Trainer by Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Mike Davis Pdf

A unique book-and-video package for learning Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services If you need a practical, hands-on introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (SSIS), this book and video package from foremost SSIS authority Brian Knight gets you thoroughly up to speed. Each lesson in the book includes three major components: a thorough description of how each SSIS feature or process works; a tutorial that walks you through the process or technique; and a video lesson that demonstrates it. If you take full advantage of this comprehensive package, you will gain enough experience to tackle your first SSIS project with confidence. SQL Server Integration Services 2008 (SSIS) builds on the revolutionary database product suite first introduced by Microsoft in 2005 and is a powerful tool for performing extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) operations essential to data warehousing If you're just learning SSIS, the step-by-step tutorials in this book and DVD training package will ready you to tackle your own first project Every lesson in the book is supplemented by instructional video on the DVD Note:As a part of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For the e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.

Author : Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Mike Davis (with Cd)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8126523093

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KNIGHT'S 24-HOUR TRAINER: MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 2008 INTEGRATION SERVICES (With CD ) by Brian Knight,Devin Knight,Mike Davis (with Cd) Pdf

Market_Desc: SQL Server database administrators and developers who are new to SQL Server Integration Services Special Features: · Foremost Authority on SSIS: Brian Knight's Pro SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (9780764584350) has sold more than 24,000 copies.· Unique Book/Video Package: Each lesson in the print product is supplemented by an instructional video, included on the accompanying DVD.· The lead author is actively promoting the book on SQLServerCentral.com and JumpstartTV.com, as well as at conferences and in print.· Wiley is the leading publisher on data warehousing. About The Book: This book and video package is geared at introducing DBAs and developers who are just starting to get a handle on Microsoft Business Intelligence tools, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in particular. The book and accompanying video give the novice reader just enough experience with the product to start their first SSIS project.The book tightly integrates instructional videos--provided on the book's accompanying DVD--with each of the hands-on lessons found in the book.

Author : Christopher Price,Adam Jorgensen,Devin Knight
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118849095

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Building Performance Dashboards and Balanced Scorecards with SQL Server Reporting Services by Christopher Price,Adam Jorgensen,Devin Knight Pdf

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 applications This 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.

Author : Patrick LeBlanc
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780735670037

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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Step by Step by Patrick LeBlanc Pdf

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building applications with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Teach yourself the programming fundamentals of SQL Server 2012—one step at a time. Ideal for beginning SQL Server database administrators and developers, this tutorial provides clear guidance and practical, learn-by-doing exercises for building database solutions that solve real-world business problems. Discover how to: Install and work with core components and tools Create tables and index structures Manipulate and retrieve data Secure, manage, back up, and recover databases Apply techniques for building high-performing applications Use clustering, database mirroring, and log shipping

Author : Geoffrey L. Griffith,Truitt L. Bradly
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470591673

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Access 2010 24-Hour Trainer by Geoffrey L. Griffith,Truitt L. Bradly Pdf

This book-and-video package is the perfect introduction to Access 2010 Microsoft Access is the most popular database system in the world and this practical guide will soon have you building Access applications using the Access 2010. This book is designed for beginner-to intermediate-level Access users and covers the basics of building and working with the major features of the program. Over 60 lessons are included to discuss these features and provide step-by-step examples showing you exactly how each feature can be implemented in a real world Access database application. The accompanying DVD provides clear, easy-to-follow videos of the authors demonstrating each of the examples discussed in the book, as well as extra commentary, so that no reader is left behind! Provides examples of building Access database applications from scratch or from existing database templates. Discusses how to use Access 2010 and the major components it provides, such as the Navigation Pane, Ribbon, and the many database object designers. Teaches the basics of building and working with each of the major Access database object types: tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and VBA code modules. Introduces exciting new Access 2010 features, such as the new macro designer, the new Ribbon designer, and even how to customize the Access Backstage. Teaches the basics of writing VBA code and provides specific examples about how and when to use it. Each lesson includes a step-by-step written example and DVD video showing exactly how to accomplish the tasks discussed in the lesson. Even if you have no experience with Access 2010, this guide will have you building robust Access applications with the best of them! If you want to get quickly up to speed on Access 2010, Access 2010 24-Hour Trainer is the perfect place to start. 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.

Author : Devin Knight,Brian Knight,Mitchell Pearson,Manuel Quintana
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781789130928

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Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide by Devin Knight,Brian Knight,Mitchell Pearson,Manuel Quintana Pdf

Bring your data to life with Power BI Key Features Get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI and its Business Intelligence capabilities Build accurate analytical models, reports and dashboards Get faster and more intuitive insights from your data using Microsoft Power BI Book DescriptionMicrosoft 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 life You 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 options Use the Query Editor to apply data transformations and data cleansing processes, including learning how to write M and R scripts Design optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculations Leverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reports Use the Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to implement Row Level Security on your model Administer a Power BI cloud tenant for your organization Deploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report Server Who 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.

Author : Devin Knight,Brian Knight,Mitchell Pearson,Manuel Quintana,Brett Powell
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781789955637

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Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference by Devin Knight,Brian Knight,Mitchell Pearson,Manuel Quintana,Brett Powell Pdf

Design, develop, and master efficient Power BI solutions for impactful business insights Key FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI Combine data from multiple sources, create visuals, and publish reports across platformsUnderstand Power BI concepts with real-world use casesBook Description Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide gets you started with business intelligence by showing you how to install the Power BI toolset, design effective data models, and build basic dashboards and visualizations that make your data come to life. In this Learning Path, you will learn to create powerful interactive reports by visualizing your data and learn visualization styles, tips and tricks to bring your data to life. You will be able to administer your organization's Power BI environment to create and share dashboards. You will also be able to streamline deployment by implementing security and regular data refreshes. Next, you will delve deeper into the nuances of Power BI and handling projects. You will get acquainted with planning a Power BI project, development, and distribution of content, and deployment. You will learn to connect and extract data from various sources to create robust datasets, reports, and dashboards. Additionally, you will learn how to format reports and apply custom visuals, animation and analytics to further refine your data. By the end of this Learning Path, you will learn to implement the various Power BI tools such as on-premises gateway together along with staging and securely distributing content via apps. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide by Devin Knight et al. Mastering Microsoft Power BI by Brett PowellWhat you will learnConnect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery optionsLeverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reportsAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationDeploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerBuild efficient data retrieval and transformation processesWho this book is for Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide is for those who want to learn and use the Power BI features to extract maximum information and make intelligent decisions that boost their business. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, then Learning Path is for you. It consists of real-world examples on Power BI and goes deep into the technical issues, covers additional protocols, and much more.

Author : Teresa Hennig,Rob Cooper,Geoffrey L. Griffith,Jerry Dennison
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470938966

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Access 2010 Programmer's Reference by Teresa Hennig,Rob Cooper,Geoffrey L. Griffith,Jerry Dennison Pdf

A comprehensive guide to programming for Access 2010 and 2007 Millions of people use the Access database applications, and hundreds of thousands of developers work with Access daily. Access 2010 brings better integration with SQL Server and enhanced XML support; this Wrox guide shows developers how to take advantage of these and other improvements. With in-depth coverage of VBA, macros, and other programming methods for building Access applications, this book also provides real-world code examples to demonstrate each topic. Access 2010 Programmer's Referenceis a comprehensive guide to the best-of-breed techniques for programming Access applications. Coverage Includes: Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010 New Features Upgrading and Converting to Access 2010 Macros in Access 2010 Using the VBA Editor VBA Basics Using VBA in Access Creating Classes in VBA Extending VBA with APIs Working with the Windows Registry Using DAO to Access Data Using ADO to Access Data Using SQL with VBA Using VBA to Enhance Forms Enhancing Reports with VBA Customizing the Ribbon Customizing the Office Backstage Working with Office 2010 Working with SharePoint Working with .NET Building Client-Server Applications with Access The Access 2010 Templates Access Runtime Deployment Database Security Access 2010 Security Features

Author : Sivakumar Harinath,Ronald Pihlgren,Denny Guang-Yeu Lee,John Sirmon,Robert M. Bruckner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1178 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118237083

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Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services with MDX and DAX by Sivakumar Harinath,Ronald Pihlgren,Denny Guang-Yeu Lee,John Sirmon,Robert M. Bruckner Pdf

Understand Microsoft's dramatically updated new release of its premier toolset for business intelligence The first major update to Microsoft's state-of-the-art, complex toolset for business intelligence (BI) in years is now available and what better way to master it than with this detailed book from key members of the product's development team? If you're a database or data warehouse developer, this is the expert resource you need to build full-scale, multi-dimensional, database applications using Microsoft's new SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services and related tools. Discover how to solve real-world BI problems by leveraging a slew of powerful new Analysis Services features and capabilities. These include the new DAX language, which is a more user-friendly version of MDX; PowerPivot, a new tool for performing simplified analysis of data; BISM, Microsoft's new Business Intelligence Semantic Model; and much more. Serves as an authoritative guide to Microsoft's new SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services BI product and is written by key members of the Microsoft Analysis Services product development team Covers SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services, a major new release with a host of powerful new features and capabilities Topics include using the new DAX language, a simplified, more user-friendly version of MDX; PowerPivot, a new tool for performing simplified analysis of data; BISM, Microsoft's new Business Intelligence Semantic Model; and a new, yet-to-be-named BI reporting tool Explores real-world scenarios to help developers build comprehensive solutions Get thoroughly up to speed on this powerful new BI toolset with the timely and authoritative Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services with MDX.

Author : Reza Rad
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781849688895

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Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Business Intelligence Development Beginner’s Guide by Reza Rad Pdf

Written in an easy-to-follow, example-driven format, there are plenty of stepbystep instructions to help get you started! The book has a friendly approach, with the opportunity to learn by experimenting. If you are a BI and Data Warehouse developer new to Microsoft Business Intelligence, and looking to get a good understanding of the different components of Microsoft SQL Server for Business Intelligence, this book is for you. It’s assumed that you will have some experience in databases systems and T-SQL. This book is will give you a good upshot view of each component and scenarios featuring the use of that component in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence systems.

Author : Devin Knight,Mitchell Pearson,Bradley Schacht,Erin Ostrowsky
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781800569942

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Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide by Devin Knight,Mitchell Pearson,Bradley Schacht,Erin Ostrowsky Pdf

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 security Get faster and more intuitive data insights using Microsoft Power BI and its business intelligence capabilities Build accurate analytical models, reports, and dashboards Book 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 options Use Query Editor for data transformation and data cleansing processes, including writing M and R scripts and dataflows to do the same in the cloud Design optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculations Design effective reports with built-in and custom visuals Adopt Power BI Desktop and Service to implement row-level security Administer a Power BI cloud tenant for your organization Use built-in AI capabilities to enhance Power BI data transformation techniques Deploy your Power BI desktop files into the Power BI Report Server Who 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.