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Why is data important for making business decisions?

Data provides valuable insights and information that can be used to make informed business decisions.

What are some important BI terms related to measuring that are important to understand?

Some important BI terms related to measuring include measures, dimensions, hierarchies, and KPIs.

What is the role of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)?

SSIS is used to clean and transform data before it is loaded into a data warehouse or data mart.

What is the purpose of SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)?

<p>SSAS is used to build OLAP cubes for ad-hoc analysis of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) help build reports?

<p>SSRS is used to build reports from data stored in a data warehouse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Excel in data analysis and reporting?

<p>Excel is used to analyze data and build reports from OLAP cubes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does SharePoint help surface information for analysis?

<p>SharePoint provides various tools for surfacing information, including dashboards, scorecards, and reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Data is crucial for making business decisions
  • BI terms related to measuring are important to understand
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) cleans and transforms data
  • SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) builds OLAP cubes for ad-hoc analysis
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) builds reports from data warehouse
  • Excel analyzes data and builds reports from OLAP cubes
  • SharePoint surfaces information through various tools
  • OLAP stores data for fast retrieval and analysis
  • OLAP cubes are specialized data structures for fast analysis
  • Measures can be invented and grouped in SSAS Measure Groups.

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