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Microsoft BI Update v.9 - June
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Written by Jason Morales   
Wednesday, 15 August 2007 19:17
Hot Topics
ERP-Link:  Microsoft BI for SAP
The iNet Platform provides a SAP Certified connector to bring data from SAP R/3 & BW to SQL Server Analysis Services. 
I recently hosted a webinar with ERP-Link to present SAP BW data through ProClarity Dashboards.  The session offered great insights into how iNet extends the ETL functionality of SSIS to more thoroughly integrate with SAP data sources.
Please click here to request access to the webinar recording.
SQL Server 2008:  “Katmai”
Microsoft Acquires Stratature
Performance Point CTP3 – available this month!
Business Intelligence Virtual Labs
Try out a business intelligence virtual lab to test out the technology stack, including:
  • Analysis Services
  • Excel 2007
  • Business Scorecard Manager 2005 (BSM)
  • ProClarity
  • Report Builder
  • Integration Services
  • Data Mining
Click here to access the Virtual Labs.
ProClarity Evaluation
Available through MSVL and through the following MSDN Premium subscriptions:
Visual Studio Professional w/MSDN Premium Subscription
Visual Studio Team Architect Edition w/MSDN Premium Subscription
Visual Studio Team Developer Edition w/MSDN Premium Subscription
Visual Studio Team Database Professional Edition w/MSDN Premium Subscription
Visual Studio Team Test Edition w/MSDN Premium Subscription
Visual Studio Team Suite Edition w/MSDN Premium Subscription
Academic Alliance members will also have access to these bits.
Feel free to email me for further assistance.
Upcoming Events
PerformancePoint Server CTP3 Release
Available this month
PacWest Business Intelligence User Group
When: Thurs (June 28) @ 2:30-4:30 (PST)
Where: Microsoft PacWest District Office
Click here to register
TechNet Webcast: SQL Server Code Name “Katmai” Overview
When: Tue (June 26) @ 8-9am (PST)
Click here to register
TechNet Webcast: Real-Time BI with SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services
When: Wed (June 20) @ 9:30am (PST)
Click here to register
MSDN Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 and Business Intelligence
When: Fri (June 22) @ 12pm (PST)
Click here to register
Training
Online & Instructor led
Includes BSM & ProClarity self-paced online training
Business Intelligence Education Services
ProClarity Training
Resources
Microsoft BI
SQL Server
Analysis Services
Hands on Guidebook: Teach yourself the fundamentals of SQL Server Analysis Services – one step at a time.
SharePoint Server 2007
Data Mining
Microsoft BI Blogs
Microsoft BI Partners
OLAP Report - summaries
News Links & Press Releases
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Jason Morales
Solution Sales Professional - Business Intelligence
Microsoft Office Business Applications
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