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Distribute Actionable, Timely BI with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and Power BI Drive better, faster, more informed decision making across your organization using the expert tips and best practices featured in this hands-on guide. Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Fourth Edition, shows, step-by-step, how to distribute high-performance, custom analytics to users enterprise-wide. Discover how to build BI Semantic Models, create data marts and OLAP cubes, write MDX and DAX scripts, and share insights using Microsoft client tools. The book includes coverage of self-service business intelligence with Power BI. Understand the goals and components of successful BI Build data marts, OLAP cubes, and Tabular models Load and cleanse data with SQL Server Integration Services Manipulate and analyze data using MDX and DAX scripts and queries Work with SQL Server Analysis Services and the BI Semantic Model Author interactive reports using SQL Server Data Tools Create KPIs and digital dashboards Implement time-based analytics Embed data model content in custom applications using ADOMD.NET Use Power BI to gather, model, and visualize data in a self-service environment

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Create and manage high-quality, highly-interactive dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BIThis hands-on guide shows, step by step, how to use the powerful features of Microsoft Power BI to gain meaningful business insights. Written by an expert in the field, the book teaches you how to build accurate data models and design, create, and manage visually-rich and robust data analyses and dashboards. The book includes details on R, Python, and Microsoft's proprietary analytics language DAX.Data Analysis with Microsoft Power BI begins by clearly explaining the dashboard interaction and analysis techniques utilized by business users and proceeds to detail the skills needed to author visualizations from pre-existing data models. From there, you will learn the more advanced skills required to create custom data models from transactional, line-of-business data. Publishing to the Power BI Service (PowerBI.com) and Power BI Report Server are fully covered..Contains practical exercises based on real-life business scenarios.Access online updates for key new features during the life of this edition.Written by a recognized BI expert and bestselling author

Up-to-Date Coverage of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Including the Mobile Report Publisher Build, publish, and maintain paginated and mobile reports using the expert tips and best practices contained in this hands-on guide. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Fifth Edition, fully explains the process of creating and distributing reports and shows how to maximize all of the powerful, integrated SSRS capabilities, including the new and enhanced features. A detailed case study and sample reports are featured in this practical resource. Plan for, install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services Design and generate feature-rich reports using the Report Wizard Work with Report Designer in Visual Studio, Report Builder, and the Mobile Report Publisher Incorporate charts, images, gauges, and maps Enhance your reports through summarizing, totaling, and interactivity Build reusable report templates Embed Visual Basic .NET functions and subreports Enable end-user access via the Report Server and its web portal interface Integrate SSRS reports with your own websites and custom applications Follow along with sample reports from the book s case study

A practical guide to maximizing the Business Intelligence tools in the new SQL Server release

A guide explaining how to develop a secure, integrated, and available BI solution. It helps readers learn to set up the database, mine and analyze data, and deliver the results.

Explains how to create, manage, and deliver traditional and interactive reports with SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. This guide covers the report-building and distribution process, including data extraction, integration with desktop and Web applications, and end-user access. It contains more than 60 practical, reusable report and code samples.