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Microsoft Windows Azure Overview

October 17, 2013 by Derek Leave a Comment

I have been using the Azure infrastructure for a few months now. My overall experiences have been great. I can now create a virtual machine and entire network infrastructure in the cloud and access it from anywhere. No longer do I need a test server at home taking up space and filling the room with … [Read more…]

SQL 2012 Virtual Labs

October 16, 2013 by Derek Leave a Comment

There are a variety of great learning labs available on the SQL Server site. 19 virtual labs cover the following topics: Business Intelligence Mission-Critical Operations Database Management The original link – http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/learning-center/virtual-labs.aspx

What is Enterprise Architecture

October 16, 2013 by Derek Leave a Comment

Enterprise Architecture (EA) is a logical organization of the business and its supporting data, applications and IT infrastructure A typical architecture consists of diagrams that show how aspects of the business relate: EA aligns the following 4 areas: Business – Processes, Strategies, Organization Charts and Functions Information – Conceptual, Logical and Physical data models to … [Read more…]

SQL Pass Summit 13

October 16, 2013 by Derek Leave a Comment

This year I am attending SQL Pass Summit in Charlotte, NC. There are lots of great sessions on SQL Server 2012 and information being presented on SQL Server 2014. Along with all of the content of SQL Server, HDInsights and Windows Azure are being presented. From an enterprise perspective the ability to create new hybrid … [Read more…]

Enable Self Service Analytics in 8 Hours or Less
Self Service Analytics in Bite Size Projects Executives today need answers quickly with data they can trust. After working in companies and seeing the challenges of getting funding for business intelligence or data projects. CDO Advisors has setup a new type of BI and Self Service Analytics solution, BI as a Service. Get projects done
How to Use Power BI Gradient Colors and Legend
Enhance Power BI Gradient Colors and Legend in Your Reporting The July Power BI update included a gradient legend for visualizations using gradient colors. Conditionally format your visuals to scale the color from light to dark to highlight important values with Power BI gradient colors. In addition, you can add a third color to highlight
Why Power BI Healthcare Dashboards Improve Operations
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