The Result Data Newsletter   
Volume 701 - January 2007   
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 Upcoming Events:  Feb 8: MOBOUG User's Group,  March 7: Microsoft BI Seminar,  April 11: Business Objects Seminar
Industry News


The Year in Review in BI

by Michael Wallace, VP Business Development and Principal Consultant

2006 was a busy year for BI vendors with lots of new products and some significant acquisitions that will affect how you deliver BI solutions to your users.

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SQL Talk


Improving SQL Server Performance

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

The speed and performance of a SQL server is dependent on three areas; hardware speed and configuration, database design, and application or query design.  Learn tips to optimize each of these areas.

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Robert's Rules of Order


Are You Dashboard Ready?

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

Being ready to implement dashboards takes more than just buying a product; your organization must be mature enough to handle the changes to your business that dashboards will bring.

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Crystal Corner


Introduction to Sub-Reports in Crystal Reports XI

by Kristen St. Jean, Consultant, CRCP

Sub-Reports can be a useful tool in Crystal Reports.  Learn when and how to use them to create more powerful reports.

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Microsoft Business Intelligence


Using the SQL Server Migration Assistant

by Mike Mullin, Consultant, MCAD

Tips for using the SQL Server Migration Assistant to make moving your database to SQL Server a breeze.

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Data Management


Using the Data Profiler in Data Integrator

by Tom Hinkle, Consultant, CRCP

This article discusses how you can use the Data Profiler feature in Business Objects Data Integrator to better understand your source systems.

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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.
Quality Control for Dummies
This book, part of the best-selling "Dummies" series from Wiley, has just been released. Co-authored by Michael Wallace, Principal Consultant at Result Data.
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 MOBOUG Meeting
 The next Mid-Ohio Business Objects User Group (MOBOUG) meeting is February 8th, 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