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Create Customized BI Reports and Easily Distribute Them Throughout Your Organization With ASTRA

Reports are crucial if one wants to turn business data into Business Intelligence. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services enables one to prepare and deliver a variety of reports - but company could benefit from more advanced functionality, as well as the ability to personalize the reports create. In addition,...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Reports, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management

Case studies 2009-06-22

Reporting Services in SQL Server 2008

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services provides a complete server-based platform that is designed to support a wide variety of reporting needs including managed enterprise reporting, ad-hoc reporting, embedded reporting, and web based reporting to enable organizations to deliver relevant information where needed across the entire enterprise. Reporting Services 2008...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services, Productivity, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2007-08-01

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Epicor Enhances Enterprise Resource Planning With SQL Server 2008 Reporting

For 25 years Epicor has been creating creative Enterprise Resource Planning ERP solutions for small and mid-sized businesses and Global 1000 companies. Epicor has 20,000 customers in more than 150 countries, and generated 2008 revenue of U.S.$487.8 million. The company recently released Epicor 9, an innovative Service-Oriented Architecture SOA offering...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Epicor Software Corp., ERP, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Web Services, Software

Case studies 2009-09-25

ReportPortal 3.0 (Windows)

Report Portal is a web reporting tool designed primarily for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS. ReportPortal for Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 offers enterprises a complete and integrated BI solution: analysis, reporting, dashboards, scorecards and advanced data visualization. Using XMLA and zero-footprint for the most scalable BI...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management

Software downloads 2009-07-24

Deliver the Comprehensive Financial Advice Your Clients Need With Polished and Accurate Reports

WealthSight specializes in delivering fully customized and hosted solutions that solve complex reporting requirements and workflow issues. Many advisors are using legacy flat-file portfolio accounting systems with limited calculation support, inadequate reporting capability, and a core architecture that makes workflow cumbersome. Built on SQL Server 2008 data management software, web-based...

Tags: Financial, Microsoft Corp., Workflow, WealthSight, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Data Management, Process Improvement, Databases, Quality, Business Operations, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2009-06-17

Coating Excellence International - Manuafacturer Gains Real-Time Production Data, Reduces Licensing Costs by 15 Percent

Coating Excellence International CEI manufactures high-quality, flexible-packaging products using environmentally friendly practices. To continue to enhance its quality and efficiency, CEI needed to provide its shop-floor operators and business decision makers with real-time production metrics and analysis tools in a solution that was quick to deploy and easy to manage...

Tags: Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Corp., Coating Excellence International, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Management, Software, Data Management

White papers 2009-05-21

Windows Azure: a very difficult concept explained

Since the announcement of Windows Azure, codenamed "Red Dog" as discovered by my colleague Mary-Jo Foley, at PDC 2008, I have felt an element of doubt hanging over the service, simply because I didn't know enough about it. This post will explain everything you need to know about Azure -...

Tags: Operating System, Server, Microsoft Corp., Service, Windows Azure, Mary-Jo, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Data Centers, Storage, Software, Hardware, Data Management, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-05-01

Best Practices for Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Tools on HP Integrity rx8640 and Superdome Servers

HP Integrity servers that can provide the scalability and high availability needed to support mid-range to high-end Business Intelligence BI and data warehousing applications. This white paper refers to testing performed by HP to characterize the performance of a range of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 tools when deployed on HP...

Tags: HP Integrity, HP Superdome, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Tool, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Business Intelligence, Programming Languages, Utility Computing, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-01

Investment Firm Expands Business Intelligence to Enhance Reporting, Analysis

Raymond James provides a range of investment services through a network of more than 5,000 financial advisors operating in 2,200 locations around the world. To help these advisors continue to make fast, accurate, and cost-effective decisions, Raymond James created a suite of Business Intelligence BI tools that advisors use to...

Tags: Advisor, Microsoft Corp., Analysis, Raymond James, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Business Intelligence, Investment, Databases, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Management, Software, Data Management, Finance

Case studies 2009-05-01

Maintaining, Troubleshooting, and Developing Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

View Available Dates and LocationsIn this instructor-led course, you will learn to implement a Reporting Services solution in an organization. You will learn how to use the Reporting Services development tools to create reports and how to use the Reporting Services management and administrative tools to manage...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Databases, Software, Data Management

Training 2009-04-01

Implementing and Maintaining SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services and Business Intelligence Solutions

View Available Dates and LocationsIn this five-day instructor-led course, you will learn to design and maintain business intelligence solutions for your organization using SQL Server 2008. You will learn how to use the SQL Server development tools to create Analysis Services databases and OLAP cubes. In addition,...

Tags: Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Solution, Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Training 2009-04-01

Software Firm Uses SQL Server 2008 to Help Companies Cut Energy Use by 30 Percent

Vertelis creates solutions that enable its customers to use existing Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition SCADA and automation information to create near-real-time reporting on energy use to help reduce consumption. Vertelis required an enterprise-grade relational database to handle up to 7,000 readings per second. It also needed a well-integrated, intuitive...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SCADA, Microsoft Corp., Vertelis, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Enterprise Software, Databases, Software, Data Management

Case studies 2009-03-17

What's New in Reporting Services 2008

The presenter of this webcast will review Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services provides a complete, server-based platform designed to support a wide variety of reporting needs enabling organizations to deliver relevant information where needed across the entire enterprise.

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Webcasts 2009-03-13

SQL Server 2008 Based Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence continues to be a top priority for executives. As the platform for the end-to-end Microsoft Business Intelligence BI offering, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 builds on the strong momentum in the BI market. The presenter will discuss the improvements and new BI capabilities in SQL Server 20088, including Database...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management

Webcasts 2009-03-06

The biggest threat to Microsoft's bottom line isn't Mac or Linux

The biggest threat to Microsoft's bottom line isn't Mac or LinuxBalmer got his wish calling for lower hardware prices"And as hardware prices continue to fall which they will, this is only going to get worse for Microsoft."http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-139236.htmlfoot, shoot, ouchI'm still waiting for anyone to give cogent reasons why Microsoft should...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Apple Macintosh, netbook, Microsoft Corp., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-02-17

Overview: Upgrading From SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008

SQL Server 2008 enjoys a number of intelligent performance enhancements made throughout the technology stack, including enhancements within Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and Integration Services. SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services provides a comprehensive and scalable analysis platform for analyzing performance indicators and business metrics through the intuitive interface of Microsoft...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Analysis, SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services, SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2009-02-01

Aspose.Words for Reporting Services 3.0.0.0 (Windows)

Aspose.Words for Reporting Services is a rendering extension for Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 Reporting Services (32 bit & 64 bit). Now you can export your RDL reports in true DOCX, DOC, RTF and WordprocessingML formats. All RDL report features including tables, matrices, charts, textboxes, lists and images...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Office Open XML, Aspose, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-12-31

Aspose.Total for Reporting Services Q4 2008 (Windows)

Aspose.Total for Reporting Services is a suite of 5 unique rendering extensions for Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. Using these rendering extensions, SQL Server developers can export their RDL reports to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents. Moreover, it is also possible to add Barcodes to the exported documents and...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows, Extension, Aspose, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Databases, Enterprise Software, Office Suites, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-12-31

TechNet Webcast: Building SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 Large-Scale Solutions (Level 400)

The attendee of this webcast will learn about successful configuration and architecture principles to maximize the scalability of the enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services SSRS environment. The webcast provides details, based on real customer scenarios, on how to make the most of the SSRS 2008 environment.

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet

Webcasts 2008-10-31

Transcript: PDC08 Keynote â€" Ray Ozzie, Amitabh Srivastava, Bob Muglia and David Thompson

Todd Bishop, TechFlash; Ed Bott, ZDNet;  Kip Kniskern, Liveside; Rafael Rivera, Within Windows; Paul Thurrott, Windows Supersite; and Tom Warren, Neowin; and Long Zheng, Istartedsomething â€" and yours truly--did a group blog of the first PDC keynote. Here's the live blog transcript (speakers: Ray Ozzie, Amitabh Srivastava,...

Tags: Keynote, Ed Bott, Mary Jo Foley, Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Corp., Service, App, Liveside, Neowin.net, Tom Riley, Signal God, Paul, MJ, Azure, Z, Red Dog, Download Link, Saruhan, Bluehoo, MOS, SSDS, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2008-10-27