SQL Server 2008 New Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence Features

Audience: Data architects, data integrators, ETL technicians, OLAP and reporting analysts. Prerequisites: Conversancy with data warehousing in general and SQL Server 2000 and/or SQL Server 2005 BI solutions (e.g., DTS, SSIS) in particular. Summary: This SQL Server 2008 New DW/BI Features presentation covers the technical and non-technical details as these relate to:

• Data warehousing (DW)
• Integration Services (SSIS)
• SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS)
• SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS)

To assist understanding, example scenarios and hands-on exercises are used. Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant should be able to exploit SQL Server 2008 new and enhanced BI features per the 'Core Topics' in the detailed outline. Format: Lecture and hands-on.