Business Intelligence in Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Dive into the business intelligence (BI) features in SharePoint 2010-and use the right combination of tools to deliver compelling solutions. This practical guide helps you explore several BI application services available in SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft SQL Server®2008 R2. You'll learn each technology with step-by-step instructions, and determine which ones work best in specific BI scenarios-whether you're a SharePoint administrator, SQL Server developer, or business analyst. - Choose the BI tools that meet your needs-and learn how they work together - Examine the BI lifecycle, from determining key performance indicators to building dashboards - Take Microsoft Excel®further-gain more control and functionality with web-based Excel Services - Mash up data from multiple sources using PowerPivot for Excel 2010 - Create data visualizations with objects, context, and metrics using Microsoft Visio®Services - Build dashboards, scorecards, and other monitoring and analysis tools with PerformancePoint®Services - Use SharePoint to view BI reports side by side, no matter which tools were used to produced them Your companion web content includes: - Interactive exercises that help you try out concepts or techniques - Code samples that enable you to work with the exercises