Foundations of SQL Server 2008 R2 Business Intelligence introduce interesting gamut of business intelligence tools included with SQL Server 2008. Databases are at the core, and surrounding the database is a tool for data mining, modeling, reporting, analysis, charting, and integration with other enterprise level software package. SQL Server 2008 puts an incredible amount of BI functionality you want. Author Guy Fouch> strong and? Lynn Heaven shows how to implement end-to-end BI solutions using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSR), and other tools in the Microsoft BI toolkit. Also provided is a clear example of predictive analysis is made possible through data mining features in SQL Server strong. ? If you return an analyst or developer working with SQL Server 2008 that is charged with providing results that drive business success, you can not be without this book;? You can not afford to ignore the strong BI suite that Microsoft has put what you want. Microsoft BI suite of tools includes PowerPivot and other game-changing technology introduced with SQL Server 2008 Release 2? Provides a practical analysis of the features that are based on real-world practice what you? Apply dimensional modeling will learn-and fact-base to make the scheme Optimize OLAP data extraction and transformation with SQL Server Integration Services Developing OLAP and data mining solutions using SQL Server Analysis Services Creating attractive reports using the new Report Builder 3.0 in SQL Server Reporting Services Provide self-service business-intelligence through Microsoft PowerPivot Set up and maintain control over your BI environment Who this book is to Foundations of SQL Server 2008 R2 Business Intelligence is for business intelligence analysts and developers want to implement the full stack of business intelligence tools that are part of SQL Server. Introducing the concept of OLAP OLAP Modeling Modeling with Intermediate SSAS SSAS OLAP Modeling with Advanced Modeling with SSAS OLAP Cube Storage and Aggregation Introduces High SSIS SSIS SSIS Reporting Tools Advanced Data Mining with Excel Introduces MDX PowerPivot Introduction Introduction to Data Mining DataType HIERARCHYID