The Result Data Newsletter   
Volume 702 - February 2007   
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Upcoming Events: 3/7: Microsoft BI Seminar,  3/23: SQL Server User's Group, 4/11: Business Objects Seminar
Industry News


What's Coming in 2007 for Business Intelligence?

by Tom Meers, President and Principal Consultant

This year will bring substantial change in Business Intelligence (BI) and a growing base of organizations seeking to leverage reporting, analysis and data visualization technologies.

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SQL Talk


What Happened to DTS?

by Charles Tournear, Senior Consultant, MCSE, MCSD, CRCP, MCDBA, MCT

Data Transformation Services (DTS)  was replaced with SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS).  Given that SSIS is a new product compared to DTS, the upgrade path is actually more of a migration.

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Robert's Rules of Order


CRM: Planning for BI

by Joe Roberts, Principal Consultant, BECP, SLE, MCP

Far too many people look at a CRM system like a glorified Contact Management tool. Often very little thought is given to structure, configuration, and cleanliness of the data in the CRM system.  Whatever the reason, incorporating CRM data into the data warehouse or monitoring and measuring performance accurately becomes next to impossible.

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Crystal Corner


Using Shared Variables in Crystal Reports XI

by Kristen St. Jean, Consultant, CRCP

When using subreports, quite often, we find that we need to perform calculations or use values from the subreport in a formula in the main report.  The only way that this can be accomplished is through the use of shared variables.

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Microsoft Business Intelligence


Just What is PerformancePoint Server 2007?

by Michael Wallace, VP Business Development and Principal Consultant

This article discusses what PerformancePoint Server is, how it fits into the Microsoft BI product stack, and why it's important to you.

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Data Management


Data Integrator Metadata Reports

by Tom Hinkle, Consultant, CRCP, Data Integrator Instructor

The Web-based Metadata Reports application provides several convenient graphical options for analyzing dependencies, managing job execution performance, assessing source data quality, and producing documentation for your Data Integrator projects.

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Announcements
New Classes at Result Data
With the new year comes new classes at our award winning training center. New classes for Q1 '07 include:

► Xcelsius: Designing Interactive Presentations Certified Class
► Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services Workshop

► Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Workshop
Click on the class name to get information on dates or to register.
Microsoft Business Intelligence Seminar
 Join us to learn about the new Business Intelligence technologies on the way from Microsoft. The seminar will be held on March 7th at the Microsoft Polaris office. Please check our web site for the agenda and to register. This free 1/2 day seminar will run from 8:30AM to noon. Click here to register.
New SQL Server User Group
 Result Data and Babbage-Simmel are working together with Microsoft to resurrect the SQL Server User Group.  Our next meeting will be held on March 23rd from 1:00 to 3:30 at the Microsoft Polaris office.  Seating is limited and registration is required.  Click here to register.
Private Training Classes & Mentoring
 Ask us about our private classes and mentoring services and how they can help your team get up the curve fast. 
Next Business Objects BI Seminar
 The next seminar focused on Business Objects is April 11th, 2007.  Call 614-505-0770 or click here to reserve your seat.
Looking for a Few Good Men and Women
 Join our award winning team of Business Intelligence consultants and .Net Software developers.

Send your resume and salary requirements to: jobs@resultdata.com