Pro SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (Expert's Voice in SQL Server)

Pro SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (Expert's Voice in SQL Server)

<p>Every business has reams of business data locked away in databases, business systems, and spreadsheets. While you may be able to build some reports by pulling a few of these repositories together, actually performing any kind of analysis on the data that runs your business can range from problematic to impossible. <em>Pro SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services</em> will show you how to pull that data together and present it for reporting and analysis in a way that makes the data accessible to business users, instead of needing to rely on the IT department every time someone needs a different report. </p> <ul> <li>Accessible―With a single author's voice, this book conducts a guided tour through the technology that makes it easy to dive into. </li> <li>Solution–oriented―While technically deep, the goal is to focus on practical application of the technologies instead of acting as a technical manual. </li> <li>Comprehensive―This book covers every aspect of analysis services and ancillary technologies to enable you to make the most of SQL Server. </li> </ul> <p>