http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/4271820/rss/4271820en-USSun, 27 May 2012 03:27:39 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 03:27:39 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/database-administration/scalable-data-warehousing
By Derek Comingore
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 and data warehouse reference configurations.]]>Derek ComingoreFri, 18 Mar 2011 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/database-administration/scalable-data-warehousinghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/thirdparty/review-crystal-reports-2008
By Derek Comingore
An extensive list of data sources and export formats makes this reporting tool stand out.]]>Derek ComingoreMon, 23 Aug 2010 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/thirdparty/review-crystal-reports-2008http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/type/review-panorama-novaview-suite
By Derek Comingore
Review: Panorama NovaView Suite]]>Derek ComingoreTue, 25 May 2010 07:07:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/type/review-panorama-novaview-suitehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/project-plan-powerpivot-sql-server-2008-r2-84/business-intelligence/how-to-create-powerpivot-applications-in-excel-2010
By Derek Comingore
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 use a self-service BI application.]]>Derek ComingoreFri, 02 Apr 2010 21:40:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/project-plan-powerpivot-sql-server-2008-r2-84/business-intelligence/how-to-create-powerpivot-applications-in-excel-2010http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/managing-analysis-services-activity
By Derek Comingore
Derek provides an overview of Analysis Services Connection Architecture, Monitoring Tools & Techniques]]>Derek ComingoreSun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/managing-analysis-services-activityhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/powerpivot-alpha-geek-challenge-2
By Derek Comingore
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!]]>Derek ComingoreFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/powerpivot-alpha-geek-challenge-2http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/sql-server-powerpivot-my-thoughts
By Derek Comingore
Derek provides his thoughts on SQL Server PowerPivot and why the product is a game changer]]>Derek ComingoreTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/sql-server-powerpivot-my-thoughtshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/top-5-reasons-your-company-should-consider-sql-server-powerpivot
By Derek Comingore
Derek provides a list of key SQL Server PowerPivot features that will propel the upcoming SSBI product beyond its competitors.]]>Derek ComingoreMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/top-5-reasons-your-company-should-consider-sql-server-powerpivothttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/2010-microsoft-bi-conference-details-surface
By Derek Comingore
Derek provides an update on the elusive Microsoft BI 2010 Conference]]>Derek ComingoreMon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/2010-microsoft-bi-conference-details-surfacehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/business-intelligence/tableau-bi-suite
By Derek Comingore
The Tableau suite of BI applications enable anyone to easily create and share interactive data visualizations, dashboards, and analytics.]]>Derek ComingoreFri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/business-intelligence/tableau-bi-suitehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/microsoft-powerpivot-resources
By Derek Comingore
Derek shares a wealth of valuable Microsoft PowerPivot resources to help kick-start your evaluations of the upcoming self-service BI platform.]]>Derek ComingoreFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/microsoft-powerpivot-resourceshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sql-server-2005/building-your-first-cube
By Derek Comingore
Jump into advanced BI by using this step-by-step guide to making your first cube.]]>Derek ComingoreWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sql-server-2005/building-your-first-cubehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/attunity-launches-suite-of-real-time-data-replication-technologies
By Derek Comingore
Precursor to PASS Summit Announcement]]>Derek ComingoreThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/attunity-launches-suite-of-real-time-data-replication-technologieshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/sql-saturday-23-10-24-2009-louisville-ky
By Derek Comingore
Derek along with a host of other great speakers will be presenting at SQL Saturday #23 in Louisville, KY on 10.24.2009.]]>Derek ComingoreMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/sql-saturday-23-10-24-2009-louisville-kyhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/business-intelligence-for-the-dba-part-2
By Derek Comingore
Derek provides the 3rd and final post to his series on BI for the DBA.]]>Derek ComingoreSat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/business-intelligence-for-the-dba-part-2http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/business-intelligence-for-the-dba-part-1-5
By Derek Comingore
Derek provides a supplement to his recent post on why BI is so valuable.]]>Derek ComingoreWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/business-intelligence-for-the-dba-part-1-5http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/business-intelligence-for-the-dba-part-1
By Derek Comingore
Part 1 of 2: Unleashing Business Transparency]]>Derek ComingoreMon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/business-intelligence-for-the-dba-part-1http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/the-meaning-of-the-microsoft-mvp-award-year-2
By Derek Comingore
A follow up to my original blog post "The Meaning of the Microsoft MVP Award"]]>Derek ComingoreFri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/the-meaning-of-the-microsoft-mvp-award-year-2http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/oracle-cdc-for-ssis-an-easy-to-use-solution-for-real-time-data-integration
By Derek Comingore
Join Attunity & SQL Server MVP Derek Comingore of BI Voyage for a Webinar on September 22]]>Derek ComingoreTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/oracle-cdc-for-ssis-an-easy-to-use-solution-for-real-time-data-integrationhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/getting-the-most-from-bi-in-a-tough-economy
By Derek Comingore
Join me on July 23rd and learn how to quickly deliver actionable information to your company’s leaders.]]>Derek ComingoreThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting2/getting-the-most-from-bi-in-a-tough-economy