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Business Intelligence Hands-On Lab
October 17, 2007

Learn how you can implement a Business Intelligence solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, PerformancePoint 2007, and the Office suite of products in this one day hands-on lab. Topics include:

• How to create and manage powerful OLAP and data mining solutions.
• Learn how to create different types of reports and build reporting models.
• Learn how to use Report Builder in SQL 2005.
• Design and deploy planning models, scorecards, and dashboards using PerformancePoint Server.
• Utilize SharePoint Server 2007, Office 2007, and SQL Server 2005 to build an integrated BI solution.

What is a hands-on-lab?
This isn’t your typical IT class. This hands-on lab is for experienced IT Pros who want to "try it out." You’ll spend most of the day getting hands-on practice and experience with the new product features and scenarios in your own lab environment with very little instructor presentation.

Who Should Attend:
This hands-on lab is for Database Administrators and Developers who are familiar with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or 2005 and are considering or planning to deploy a business intelligence solution for OLAP, data mining, analytics, reporting, or performance management.

Prerequisites:
To get the most from this course, you will need knowledge of SQL Server 2000, 2005, or SQL Server 7.0, including administration experience, experience creating a database, database and server architecture, database security, and have experience with monitoring and dashboarding techniques.

Course Modules

• PerformancePoint Server – Planning
• PerformancePoint Server – Monitoring and Analytics
• OLAP Analysis in Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Using Report Builder in SQL Server 2005

RSVP:
This special, no charge training event will fill quickly and space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your seat.

IF YOU ARE A CUSTOMER OF MINE AND INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION & THE RSVP CODE.  THIS IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR MY CUSTOMERS AND NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.