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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

This comprehensive SharePoint Governance Toolkit helps organisations get the most out of their SharePoint deployment while managing and controlling risks. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) is an immensely useful collaboration and information sharing tool for organisations, teams and workgroups. Poorly governed SharePoint deployments can create significant holes in organisational information structures as well as exposing the organisation and its information to a wide range of risks. Maximising value from your SharePoint deployment requires a joined-up approach that is aligned with the communication objectives and risk controls of the business - a governance approach. Comprehensive Suite of Documents for SharePoint Governance The ITG SharePoint Governance Toolkit contains a comprehensive suite of documents and templates that will help you implement and maintain an effective and secure SharePoint service in your organization. This toolkit is applicable in all SharePoint environments - MOSS 2007, MOSS 2010 - and the toolkit contents draw on a wide range of established best practice, including Microsoft guidance.

Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center - this book provides focused guidance for deploying and customizing Service Manager, an integrated platform for automating and adapting an organization’s IT service management best practices. Led by series editor Mitch Tulloch, a team of System Center experts step you through key technical scenarios and tasks.