The cloud is everywhere. Corporations, small businesses and individuals are all embracing cloud computing that looks set to revolutionise how we create, store and share data. From Gmail to Amazon’s cloud-based services moving from a centralised computing platform to one that can be mobile, scalable and always available is now a reality.
In this book you will see how to harness cloud computing in your everyday life. You may already be using cloud services yet didn’t realise it! You’ll learn how these new platforms can help you work and play more efficiently and more importantly, at any location you choose. The cloud liberates its users from the desktop and allows them to embrace the webtop.
Whether you are a small business looking to reduce costs and increase efficiency, or an individual that wants to use more cloud based services but isn’t too sure where to start, this is the book for you. Each of the key concepts about cloud computing are covered in plain English, and many of the most popular cloud services explained. Areas covered include:
• What is a cloud
• Hardware requirements for a cloud
• Cloud services
• How to develop a cloud computing security policy
• How to take control of the cloud
• How to use a cloud in a micro business
The cloud is here to stay. This book is your guide to these new services.
About the author
Dave Howell has been working as a freelance writer, journalist and publisher for the last 20 years, specialising in technology and business subjects. His work has appeared in the national press and many of the leading technology and business magazines. He specialises in business and technology sectors. From consumer magazines to highly specialist trade journals, David’s writing has appeared in a wide range of publications, including MacWorld Magazine, eBuyer Magazine, PC Home, The Guardian and GigaHertz Magazine.
Featuring a color insert, Multimedia DeMYSTiFieDis a self-paced study guide and desk reference for learning about the fundamentals of multimedia. It covers the concepts, tools, and skills needed to create, combine, display, and provide interactivity for graphics, photography, text, typography, audio, video, and animation in digital formats.
The book covers the essential topics and terminology relating to current software and hardware technologies for creating media. It breaks down all the necessary technical information in a way that’s easy to understand, providing visual examples and hands-on exercises. Web design and HTML are also addressed, with particular emphasis on multimedia tags and scripts. You will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and applications of digital media and gain practical knowledge and real-world skills through step-by-step exercises.
Multimedia DeMYSTiFieD
Features a color insert illustrating color design principles
Contains technical information on hardware and software
Covers audio and video recording and manipulation methods
Reviews types of file formats and delivery options
Explains how to create multimedia for the Web, covering HTML tags, JavaScript, and CSS
Contains questions at the end of every chapter that reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment
About the Author
Jennifer Coleman Dowling (Wayland, MA) has an M.F.A. is Visual Design and is an experienced new media specialist, educator, and artist. She is currently a tenured professor in the Communication Arts Department at Framingham State University where she teaches courses in digital media and design using Adobe software. Ms. Dowling has worked on web design, interactive multimedia, animation, print design, illustration, logo and corporate packaging, educational software, advertising, product promotion, and presentation graphics.
Hard stuff made easy! Your practical, self-paced guide to operating system fundamentals.
Operating Systems DeMYSTiFieDis an easy way to understand how operating systems enable computer hardware and software to communicate successfully with each other. The basic concepts of a foundational class on operating systems is condensed, arranged in a logical sequence, and broken down into smaller pieces of information.
Each chapter includes learning objectives, a summary of central concepts, and exercises to apply the objectives learned. Detailed illustrations enhance the material. The book covers the major components and levels of operating systems, design techniques, hardware interface, process and memory management, file systems, security, and networking and distributed systems. This overview is supplemented by reviews, practice exercises, case studies, and a full self-test at the end of the book.
Operating Systems DeMYSTiFieD
Covers high-level operating system design techniques, functions, and hardware interface, as well as specifics of Windows, UNIX, Linux, and other popular operating systems
Provides a foundational understanding of how the operating system allocates and de-allocates the computer’s many and diverse resources: its CPUs, main memory, devices, files, networked resources, and security software
Includes detailed examples with clear explanations
Contains chapter-opening objectives that offer insight into what you’re going to learn in each step
Offers questions at the end of every chapter reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
Concludes with a final exam for overall self-assessment
About the Authors
Ann McIver McHoes (Pittsburgh, PA) is author six editions of the best selling textbook Understanding Operating Systems, which has been translated into five languages, adopted at colleges and universities on six continents, and has received both awards of excellence from the Text and Academic Authors Association. For Macmillan’s Computer Science for Students(2002), she served as both an editor and contributor. Currently, she’s an instructor at Duquesne University, and past teaching assignments have included courses at Carlow University and Chatham University. Her extensive writing portfolio includes instructional and marketing communications as well as scripts, grant applications, and other science and engineering projects. She lists the Intel Corporation, West Virginia University, Penn State, and University of Pittsburgh as recent clients.
Joli Ballew (Dallas, Texas) is a technical author, a technology trainer, and Web site manager. She holds several certifications including MCSE, MCTS, and MCDST. Joli is also a Microsoft MVP (three years running), and attends the Microsoft Summit as well as CES every year to stay on top of the latest technology and trends. In addition to writing, she teaches computer classes at the local junior college, and works as a network administrator and Web designer for North Texas Graphics. She’s written over three dozen books, including Microsoft Windows XP: Do Amazing Things (MS Press) and How to Do Everything: Netbook (McGraw-Hill).
The definitive Oracle Press guide to programming and working with Oracle Database 11g and Oracle MySQL in a mixed environment.
Oracle Database 11g and MySQL 5.5 Database Developer Handbookis a comparative handbook to support developers moving from MySQL to Oracle or Oracle to MySQL. The book compares and demonstrates development environments, architecture, security, transactions, and referential integrity concepts. It compares and contrasts SQL dialects and approaches across the spectrum of SQL commands and discusses their portability. The book also compares and contrasts stored programs in both databases and discusses their design portability.
Clear examples, instructions, and explanations make this single volume handbook the standard for porting dialects between the Oracle and MySQL databases. Best practices are highlighted throughout the chapters. Mastery questions are provided at the end of each chapter with an appendix containing answers with explanations.
Oracle Database 11g and MySQL 5.5 Database Developer Handbook
Focuses on how to port the SQL dialects to either database as needed
Explains comparable SQL and PL/SQL/Stored Procedure development techniques
Compares and contrasts development strategies in solving problems with SQL and PL/SQL/Stored Procedures
Features best practices in database development to support web-based applications
Highlights Oracle Database 11g and Oracle MySQL 5.5 unique SQL and PL/SQL/Stored Program features
About the Author
Michael McLaughlin, Oracle ACE (Rexburg, ID) is a professor at BYU – Idaho in the Computer Information Technology Department of the Business and Communication School. He teaches courses on IT management, databases, and systems analysis and design. Michael is the author of Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming and Oracle Database 10g Express Edition PHP Web Programming, and co-author of Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming Workbook, Oracle Database 10g PL/SQL Programming, Expert Oracle PL/SQL, and Oracle Database AJAX & PHP Web Application Development. He worked at Oracle Corporation for more than eight years, most recently as the senior applications upgrade manger in E-Business Suite Release Engineering.
From Herb Schildt, the number-one programming author worldwide, comes this fully revised and updated introductory Java guide. You will get all the information you need to get up and running with the latest version of the most popular Web programming language.
Java: A Beginner’s Guide, Fifth Edition will have you programming in Java right away. The book has been updated to cover the new features of Java including closures, the enhanced switch statement, the enhanced catchstatement, and extension methods, and more.
Designed for Easy Learning:
Key Skills & Concepts–Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
Ask the Expert–Q & A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
Try This–Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
Notes–Extra information related to the topic being covered
Tips–Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
Self Tests–End-of-chapter reviews to test your knowledge
Annotated syntax–Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
About the Author
Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is the world’s leading programming author, whose books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. His acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, C++: The Complete Reference and C#: The Complete Reference.
CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guideoffers complete coverage of the CEH certification which certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of ethical hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. The book covers all objectives for the new CEH exam, and provides an integrated study system based on proven pedagogy. Special elements reinforce and teach practical skills, including: step-by-step exercises, exam watch and on-the-job call-outs, and chapter self tests, which include knowledge- and scenario-based questions and one case study-based lab question per chapter. The book and CD combined contain more than 400 practice exam questions. Special coverage of DOD 8570 requirements and US-CERT’s EBK and Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH) standards are included.
Offers in-depth coverage of all official objectives for the CEH exam
Includes CD-ROM with two practice exams, lab simulations, video training from the authors, and an e-book
Co-written by security experts and experience trainers
Serves as a valuable on-the-job reference after certification
About the Author
Matt Walker (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, CNDA, CPTS, is the IA Training Instructor Supervisor and a Sr. IA Analyst at Dynetics, Inc., in Huntsville, Alabama. An IT education professional for over 15 years, Matt served as the Director of Network Training Center and the Curriculum Lead and Senior Instructor for the local Cisco Networking Academy on Ramstein AB, Germany. After leaving the US Air Force, Matt served as a Network Engineer for NASA’s Secure Network Systems, designing and maintaining secured data, voice and video networking for the agency.
Other books you might be interested:
9780071601238 Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport
C++ Programming in easy steps instructs you how to program in the powerful C++ language, giving complete examples that illustrate each aspect with full colour screenshots and colourised code.
Now, in its fourth edition,C++ Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install a free C++ compiler so you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the book’s examples. It demonstrates all the C++ language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming.
The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create programs graphically in the free Microsoft Visual C++ Express Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
C++ Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in C++. It will appeal to programmers moving from another programming language, and to the student who is studying C++ programming at school or college, and to those seeking a career in computing who need a fundamental understanding of object oriented programming.
About the Author
Mike McGrath now lives in South-east Europe, on the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, dining-out with friends, and the ongoing evolution of the world wide web.
Take your database skills to the next level—develop powerful, custom Access 2010 applications using Visual Basic for Applications
Microsoft Access 2010 VBA Macro Programming follows the successful format of Richard Shepherd’s bestseller, Excel VBA Macro Programming, taking the reader through the structure of VBA and how to use it specifically in Access. The book explains, step by step, how to write VBA code–from the basics to dealing with errors and debugging code. This practical guide includes examples that illustrate how to use VBA in Access to do specific tasks. Readers will learn real-world skills by example.
Microsoft Access 2010 VBA Macro Programming features:
Easy-to-understand instructions that explain how to accomplish programming tasks right away
20 practical sample applications
Details on adding custom menus and Access add-ins
About the Author
Richard Shepherd spent the last 20 years developing computer software in blue chip organizations. He is a qualified accountant and the bestselling author of Excel VBA Macro Programming and Excel 2007 VBA Macro Programming.
A Zend Technologies columnist and bestselling PHP author provides practical information on today’s most popular PHP framework—with more than 7 million downloads.
Aimed squarely at real-world PHP developers working against aggressive deadlines, Zend Framework: A Beginner’s Guide teaches developers how to work smarter, by using the most popular open-source framework for PHP. Feature-rich, robust and mature, Zend Framework can simplify and shorten the application development cycle, reduce testing time, improve quality, and provide the developer with the extensibility, scalability and flexibility needed in today’s competitive, rapidly-changing environment. This book shows how to maximize all the features of Zend Framework.
Zend Framework is to PHP what JavaServer Faces is to Java. Just as Java Server Faces: The Complete Reference is popular and useful for Java developers, Zend Framework: A Beginner’s Guide will be the best guide for open source developers looking to develop web applications using PHP and the new Zend Framework.
Key Selling Features
Author is has been a well-known featured columnist with Zend Technologies since 2006. His columns are among the most popular on the Zend Technology community site.
Covers the most important components of the Zend Framework
Introduces MVC concepts and theory, and then demonstrates real-world implementation of the theory
Provides numerous projects and code examples
Companion website includes all of the code in the book
About the Author
Vikram Vaswani (Bombay, India) is the founder and CEO of Melonfire (http://www.melonfire.com/), a company specializing in software consultancy and content creation and syndication services. He is also the author of PHP Programming Solutions, How to do Everything with PHP and MySQL, and MySQL: The Complete Reference (all McGraw-Hill/Osborne titles) and XML and PHP (New Riders Publishing) He is also the author of numerous well-received articles on open-source technologies (including Perl, Python, XML and the very popular PHP 101 series), all written with the goal of making complex technologies accessible and understandable to novice users.
He has been developing software since 1995, was first introduced to PHP in 1998, and hasn’t looked back since. He is regular columnist with Zend Technologies (creators of PHP), as well as with IBM DeveloperWorks, CNET Builder.com, DevX.com and other OSS sites
Articles by Vikram Vaswani
Article 01: Zend Developer Zone on April 21, 2010 Build an Enterprise – Grade PHP Stack with Zend Server 5.0 and Oracle 11g To read, please click HERE
Article 02: IBM on May 11, 2010 Implement SOAP services with the Zend Framework To read, please clickHERE
Create integrated business intelligence solutions using the newest releases of the Microsoft BI stack
Building Integrated Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2008 R2 & Office 2010 explains how to use the entire Microsoft BI stack–SQL Server 2008 R2, SharePoint 2010, and Office 2010 components, including Excel/Gemini–to create integrated, practical, business intelligence solutions. An overview of SQL Server Analysis Services sets the stage for broad coverage of Excel as a front end for “self-service analysis,” using SharePoint features for collaboration and workgroup BI, and leveraging Reporting Services for enterprise dashboards and reports. This practical guide focuses on building end-to-end BI solutions that solve real business data dilemmas.
Building Integrated Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2008 R2 & Office 2010 features:
Authoritative content written by a senior technology specialist at Microsoft who has presented to thousands of users and developers on Microsoft’s BI technologies
A foreword by Thierry D’Hers, Business Intelligence Group Program Manager at Microsoft
Real-world exercises that enable you to build practical solutions for your own business problems
An expert guide to working with SQL Server in a mixed-database environment
Microsoft SQL Server Administration for Oracle DBAs is the ideal resource for experienced Oracle database professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skill set into the Microsoft database platform. The book compares and contrasts the platform architectures and shows how to perform everyday database administrator tasks. Screenshots, script examples, and step-by-step labs are included in this practical guide.
This book is not designed to be a “SQL Server is better than Oracle” or vice versa. It will enable experienced Oracle database administrators to get up to speed on the Microsoft SQL Server platform by building on existing relational database skills. The authors’ combination of expertise in both technologies ensures technical accuracy and real-world experiences. Interviews with members of the Oracle DBA community are included in this practical guide.
Microsoft SQL Server Administration for Oracle DBAs
Is co-written by a data platform technical specialist at Microsoft, UK who works daily with large customers integrating SQL Server into Oracle
Teaches dual skills using real-world examples based on authors’ vast experience
Quickly explains how to perform everyday database admin tasks on SQL Server
Focuses on making both platforms work together successfully
Includes step-by-step labs and interviews with members of the Oracle DBA community
Extract real, actionable business intelligence by utilizing the power of SQL queries
Featuring 300 ready-to-use SQL queries Practical SQL Queries for SQL Server 2008 shows how to write SQL queries within Microsoft’s BI stack, but well over 90% of the SQL queries will work with relational databases from other vendors. This solutions-based guide contains more than 300 SQL queries that can be immediately applied across a wide variety of BI-related problems. It begins with fundamental principles and simple queries and rapidly progresses to complex and sophisticated queries. The book is structured as follows:
Query: Introduction and description of query and its use
Syntax: Complete syntax
Result: Screen shot showing the data returned from the SQL Server relational database by the query
Analysis: Analysis of the results and tips for customization
Specific emphasis is placed on writing SQL for use within Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) connecting to SQL Server – however, the techniques and queries can also be utilized across Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), Winforms and Webforms, and in a large variety of third-party front-ends.
Practical SQL Queries for SQL Server 2008
Includes 300+ ready-to-use, easily customizable SQL queries, all available for download
Features a practical, hands-on approach with a minimum of difficult concepts and theory
Explains how to visualize actionable BI
Helps to dramatically improve analysis and decision-making skills
Complete coverage of SQL queries
Select – single table
Where; Order By
Select – multiple tables
Aggregates; Select – new tables
Except/Intersect/Union
Group By
System functions
Subqueries
Delete/Insert/Update
Views/User-defined functions
Stored procedures/Programming
DDL (data definition language)/DCL
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Analytics & Data Visualization
A practical guide to the next-generation Business Intelligence tools available in SQL Server 2008
This book will help DBAs and business intelligence architects work with the latest 3-D visualization techniques that revolutionize data reporting, analysis, and measurement in SQL Server 2008. You will appreciate the complete end-to-end explanation of the real-time visual representation of metrics and trends.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analytics and Data Visualization begins with an overview of how these new tools, acquired from Dundas, fit into the SQL Server 2008 BI stack. You will learn strategies for data mining and advanced analytics. The book explains the full range of cutting-edge data visualization tools, including several customizable charts, map solutions for geographic data, illustrative gauges, and detailed calendars. An eight-page full-color insert highlights dazzling examples of 3-D visuals that convey business metrics in innovative ways.
Benefit to the Customer
Understand 3-D visualization techniques that can be used in reporting, analysis, and measurement.
Examples of the newest ‘Dundas’ BI tools for 3-D data visualization
Easily explore data relationships with a friendly front-end to statistical algorithms
Examples that can be used by BI Architects and connected to every desktop
Hands-On Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
A practical guide to mastering Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
Hands-On Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services makes learning SSIS easier through the use of extensive exercises structured around every component within the tool. The complex topics of embedding control flow tasks and containers in a data workflow and using data transformations in the data flow are covered with real-world examples and step-by-step methods.
Hands-On Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services features:
Details on installation, control flow, data flow transformations, administration, security, and troubleshooting
Two new chapters on extending SSIS through scripting/programming and standard methods for developing a data warehouse architecture
New advanced examples throughout each chapter
Hands-on exercises that are broken down into objectives, solution methodologies, numbered steps, and review for reinforcing techniques
A focus on real-world data warehousing solutions that can be easily applied to your own business challenges
Extract real, actionable business intelligence using DMX
Practical DMX Queries for SQL Server Analysis Services shows how to write DMX queries within Microsoft’s BI stack. This solutions-based guide contains more than 240 DMX queries that can be immediately applied across a wide variety of BI-related problems. It begins with fundamental principles and simple queries and rapidly progresses to complex and sophisticated queries. The book is structured as follows:
Query: Introduction and description of query and its use
Syntax: Complete syntax
Result: Screen shot showing the data returned from the Analysis Services data mining model by the query
Analysis: Analysis of the results and tips for customization
Specific emphasis is placed on writing DMX for use within Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) connected to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) – however, the techniques and queries can also be utilized across Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), WinForms and WebForms, and in a large variety of third-party front-ends.
Practical DMX Queries for SQL Server Analysis Services:
Includes 240+ ready-to-use, easily customizable DMX queries, all available for download
Features a practical, hands-on approach with a minimum of difficult concepts and theory
Explains how to visualize actionable BI
Shows how to surface knowledge discovery and make informed predictions quickly
Helps to dramatically improve analysis and decision-making skills
Complete coverage of DMX queries
Cases Queries
Content Queries
Prediction Queries with Decision Trees
Prediction Queries with Time Series
Prediction and Cluster Queries with Clustering
Prediction Queries with Association and Sequence Clustering
DDL (data definition language) Queries
Schema and Column Queries
Practical MDX Queries: For Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008
The Business Intelligence market continues to grow, despite the ongoing global recession. In fact, Gartner published (in June 2009) its annual analysis of the Business Intelligence market, citing that worldwide sales of Business Intelligence software grew 22% in 2008 (versus 13% year prior). Total revenue for the market came in at $8.8B. The BI category continues to be an area of focus and expansion for McGraw-Hill Professional.
MDX (Multi-Dimensional Expressions) is a standard language for extracting business intelligence from multi-dimensional cubes within data warehouses and is supported by multiple database vendors. This book is a guide to writing MDX queries within Microsoft’s Business Intelligence stack. The book’s approach is solutions-based, and hands-on, containing more than 300 MDX queries that can be immediately applied across a wide variety of Business Intelligence-related problems. It begins with fundamental principles and simple queries and rapidly progresses to complex and sophisticated queries. The book is structured as follows:
Query Overview: Introduction and description of query and its use
Syntax: Complete syntax
Result: Illustrates the data returned from the Analysis Services cube by the query
Analysis: Analysis of the results and tips for customization
Specific emphasis is placed on writing MDX for use within Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)—however, the techniques and queries can also be utilized across Excel, Excel Services in Sharepoint, Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), Performance Point Server dashboards, Winforms and Webforms, and in a large variety of third-party front-ends.
Features
Practical and hands-on with a minimum of difficult concepts and theory
Over 300 MDX queries – all downloadable from www.mhprofessional.com
Clear and simple layout
Refer to any query within the book and become immediately productive
Learn how to visualize actionable Business Intelligence
Create a Highly Available Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Environment
Written by the technical director for SQL Server Magazine, this expert guide shows you how to implement clustering and database mirroring in SQL Server 2008. Learn proven techniques for ensuring zero database loss, avoiding system downtime, and providing instant data backups. Filled with detailed instructions, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 High Availability with Clustering & Database Mirroring takes you from planning to management of a robust high availability solution.
Configure Windows Failover Clustering
Set up the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator on a two node failover cluster
Install SQL Server 2008 on your cluster
Handle cluster management and backup
Configure and manage database mirroring for high availability
Implement Hyper-V virtualization and Live Migration
Take immediate advantage of all the innovative features and benefits available in SQL Server 2008 with help from this expert guide. Written by the technical director for SQL Server Magazine, this book offers a concise yet in-depth look at the new and improved enterprise data management capabilities, developer functions, Business Intelligence tools, and security enhancements of SQL Server 2008. This is the perfect resource for decision-makers, developers, and DBAs preparing for upgrades or migration. Get details on:
The new Transparent Data Encryption, Extended Events, filtered indexes, and auditing features
The new Resource Governor, policy-based management framework, T-SQL IntelliSense and debugging, and PowerShell integration
Availability enhancements-Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, peer-to-peer replication, backup compression, and the new table lock escalation
The new ADO.NET Entity Framework
LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
The new native DATE, TIME, FILESTREAM, and Geospatial data types
T-SQL enhancements, such as the new DECLARE, MERGE, and GROUPING SETS statements
The more powerful BI toolset, including Integration Services Data Profiling, Analysis Services new Cube Designer, and Reporting Services new tablix controls
Improved Microsoft Office integration capabilities
Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Maximize the Business Intelligence Tools in Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Manage, analyze, and distribute enterprise data with help from this expert resource. Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 covers the entire BI lifecycle and explains how to build robust data integration, reporting, and analysis solutions. Real-world examples illustrate all of the powerful BI capabilities of SQL Server 2008. This is your one-stop guide for transforming disparate data into actionable insight for users throughout your organization.
Understand the goals and benefits of business intelligence
Design and create relational data marts and OLAP cubes
Manage Analysis Services databases using BI Development Studio
Cleanse data and populate data marts with SQL Server Integration Services
Take advantage of the flexibility of the Unified Dimensional Model
Manipulate and analyze data using MDX scripts and queries
Use data mining to identify data patterns, correlations, and clustering
Develop and distribute interactive reports with SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
Integrate business intelligence into enterprise applications using ADOMD.NET and the Report Viewer Control
The Definitive Guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
Create and deliver data-rich reports across the enterprise using this complete server-based reporting solution. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services covers the entire report-building and distribution process, including data extraction, integration with desktop and Web applications, and end-user access. The book explains how to maximize all of the powerful features, including the new Tablix data format, as well as enhanced performance, scalability, and visualization capabilities.
Install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
Create SELECT queries to extract data
Generate reports from the Report Wizard and from scratch
Add charts, images, and gauges
Build reusable report templates
Use the new Tablix data format to create reports with any structure
Export reports to Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, XML, and other formats
Enable end-user access to reports via the Report Server and its Report Manager web interface
Get Started on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 in No Time
Learn to use all of the powerful features available in SQL Server 2008 quickly and easily. Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner’s Guide explains the fundamentals of each topic alongside examples and tutorials that walk you through real-world database tasks. Install SQL Server 2008, construct high-performance databases, use powerful Transact-SQL statements, create stored procedures and triggers, and execute simple and complex database queries. Performance tuning, Database Engine security, Business Intelligence, and XML are also covered.
Set up, configure, and maintain SQL Server 2008
Build and manage database objects using Transact-SQL statements
Create stored procedures and user-defined functions
Optimize database performance, availability, and reliability
Implement solid security using authentication, encryption, and authorization
Automate tasks using SQL Server Agent
Create reliable data backups and perform flawless system restores
Use all-new SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence, development, and administration tools
Learn in detail the SQL Server XML technology (SQLXML)
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