Power View Maps – Easy as Cake!
I like maps. They put things into perspective and usually let you know where you’re going and how to get…
PerformancePoint Lives!
For the past couple of years, our clients and many others around the community have been asking about the future…
Articles, BI Industry, Microsoft BI Platform, MVP Community, SolidQ, SQL Server, SQL Syndication, SSAS Administration, SSAS Design, SSRS Administration, SSRS Design
SQL Server BI & SharePoint eBooks, Guides and Resources
There are many free eBooks & resources available from Microsoft and members of the MVP community. This is a collection…
Using Custom Assemblies in Reports to Generate Query Logic – Part 1
Sometimes you need to process parameter business rules that extend beyond the capabilities of a query language (like T-SQL or…
Bing Maps proves that time travel is possible
I accidentally stumbled across this and had to share it. This is just for fun. A couple of years ago…
PASS 2012 Summit: November 6-9
I just received an email message from the PASS Global Summit 2012 organizers after submitting session abstracts a few weeks…
Professional SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services is available
I am proud to announce that our Professional SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services book is finally in print and generally…
On my way to DevTeach in Vancouver
Just stepping out the door on on my way to the DevTeach / SQL Teach conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada. …
SSRS Performance in SharePoint Integrated Mode
I’m working with a client to help them move all reports in their company from native mode (Reporting Services not…
Microsoft BI Platform, SolidQ, SQL Server, SQL Syndication, SSAS Administration, SSAS Design, SSRS Administration, SSRS Design, Tabular Models
SQL Server 2012 Upgrade Technical Guide is available
The SQL Server 2012 upgrade white paper is now available from Microsoft. I’m proud to have made a contribution and…
Mobile Reporting with the Microsoft Platform
What’s Microsoft’s strategy for reporting capabilities on mobile devices? SQL Server 2012 has been "released to manufacturing". For those of…
SSRS or a Custom Web Form – Pros & Cons
In response to a post I made on an unrelated topic, a reader said "I’m not really a fan of…
SQL Saturday 108 in Redmond was a great success
Thanks to the organizers and volunteers for making SQL Saturday #108 an overwhelming success. I’m just wrapping up the day…
Show Us Your Coolest SSRS Reports
I’ll show you mine if you show me yours. Over the past nine years or so, I have showcased many…
Reporting Services Tool Tips
What has your experience been with using tool tips in Reporting Services reports? This feature gets some mixed reviews. I…