There are many different pieces in the Microsoft BI toolset. In this session, we will take a look at all of the different pieces and utilize each of them to create a unified dashboard, where each component is being leveraged. The tools that will be utilized during this session will include SQL Server 2008, SSRS 2008, SSAS 2008, Excel 2007, Excel Services, PPS 2007, Dashboard Designer, SharePoint Server 2007 and more.

Speaker Bio: Dan has been developing with Microsoft technologies for over 12 years and has over 5 years experience with Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. He has been working with SQL Server since version 6.5 and now with 2008 looking towards the R2 release. Dan has screencasts of SQL Server 2008 on YouTube (http://youtube.com/denglishbi) and Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/user3952239/videos) and is an avid blogger. Dan is fully certified with MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008 Business Intelligence. He enjoys keeping in contact with the community at large, responding to forum postings on the Microsoft forums and SQL Server Central areas. Dan has also been the PASSMN President/Chair since 2009.

Session Goal #1: Understanding all of the Microsoft BI components

Session Goal #2: Learn how all of the Microsoft components can work together.

Session Goal #3: Provide insight and tips/tricks on leveraging the Microsoft tools.

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