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Derek Comingore

Derek Comingore is a principal architect with B.I. Voyage, a Microsoft Partner that specializes in business intelligence services and solutions. He's a SQL Server MVP and holds several Microsoft certifications.

Email: dcomingore@bivoyage.com

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Market Watch: Scalable Data Warehousing

By Derek Comingore, 03/18/2011

Companies that need their data warehouse hardware and software platforms to scale with their analytic needs can choose from two main types of solutions: data warehouse appliances ...

Review: Crystal Reports 2008

By Derek Comingore, 08/23/2010

An extensive list of data sources and export formats makes this reporting tool stand out.

Review: Panorama NovaView Suite

By Derek Comingore, 05/25/2010

How to Create PowerPivot Applications in Excel 2010

By Derek Comingore, 04/02/2010

With PowerPivot, Microsoft is closer to its goal of bringing business intelligence (BI) to the masses. Learn what PowerPivot is and how to use its client-side components to create ...

Managing Analysis Services Activity

By Derek Comingore, 02/14/2010

Derek provides an overview of Analysis Services Connection Architecture, Monitoring Tools & Techniques

PowerPivot Alpha Geek Challenge #2

By Derek Comingore, 02/05/2010

The PowerPivot Team wants to see what you're made of! Win a $250 Microsoft Store shopping spree and a chance for a free trip to 2010 Microsoft BI Conference!

SQL Server PowerPivot: My Thoughts

By Derek Comingore, 02/02/2010

Derek provides his thoughts on SQL Server PowerPivot and why the product is a game changer

Top 5 Reasons Your Company Should Consider SQL Server PowerPivot

By Derek Comingore, 01/25/2010

Derek provides a list of key SQL Server PowerPivot features that will propel the upcoming SSBI product beyond its competitors.

2010 Microsoft BI Conference Details Surface

By Derek Comingore, 12/28/2009

Derek provides an update on the elusive Microsoft BI 2010 Conference

Tableau BI Suite

By Derek Comingore, 12/11/2009

The Tableau suite of BI applications enable anyone to easily create and share interactive data visualizations, dashboards, and analytics.

Microsoft PowerPivot Resources

By Derek Comingore, 11/20/2009

Derek shares a wealth of valuable Microsoft PowerPivot resources to help kick-start your evaluations of the upcoming self-service BI platform.

Building Your First Cube

By Derek Comingore, 11/18/2009

Jump into advanced BI by using this step-by-step guide to making your first cube.

Attunity Launches Suite of Real-Time Data Replication Technologies

By Derek Comingore, 10/29/2009

Precursor to PASS Summit Announcement

SQL Saturday #23: 10.24.2009 @Louisville, KY

By Derek Comingore, 10/12/2009

Derek along with a host of other great speakers will be presenting at SQL Saturday #23 in Louisville, KY on 10.24.2009.

Business Intelligence for the DBA, Part 2

By Derek Comingore, 10/10/2009

Derek provides the 3rd and final post to his series on BI for the DBA.

Business Intelligence for the DBA, Part 1.5

By Derek Comingore, 10/07/2009

Derek provides a supplement to his recent post on why BI is so valuable.

Business Intelligence for the DBA: Part 1

By Derek Comingore, 10/05/2009

Part 1 of 2: Unleashing Business Transparency

The Meaning of the Microsoft MVP Award, Year 2

By Derek Comingore, 10/02/2009

A follow up to my original blog post "The Meaning of the Microsoft MVP Award"

Oracle-CDC for SSIS - an Easy-to-use Solution for Real-time Data Integration

By Derek Comingore, 09/15/2009

Join Attunity & SQL Server MVP Derek Comingore of BI Voyage for a Webinar on September 22

Getting the most from BI in a Tough Economy

By Derek Comingore, 06/25/2009

Join me on July 23rd and learn how to quickly deliver actionable information to your company's leaders.



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