Which book is best for Sqlserver 2005 BI from Basic to Advanced

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Which book is best for Sqlserver 2005 BI from Basic to Advanced

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August 27, 2009 at 3:56 am

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Hi All,
Pls help me in this regard.
I just want to learn Sql server 2005 BI from Basics to Advanced
pls let me know which book is the best to learn all concepts individuallly.
Regards,
Ramesh

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Atul DBA Hall of Fame Points: 3610 More actions · Answer 1

You can know all about BI from Microsoft Online Books for SQL Server.

Check this URL:

http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2005/en/us/business-intelligence.aspx

It has all about BI, WebCasts, Dev Materials, etc for your reference.

One can use the book Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 By Brian Larson.

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736063 More actions · Answer 2

This is a huge subject and there isn't necessarily an easy book that covers all this. I know that there are a few good SSAS books from WROX (beginning and advanced) that can help. But there's more to BI than SSAS. front ends, warehousing, etc.

Pick one up from the beginner series, like this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470247983?ie=UTF8&tag=dkranchnet&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470247983) and see where that leads you.

SQLBuddy123 One Orange Chip Points: 28294 More actions · Answer 3

Hi Ramesh,

BI includes SSIS, SSRS and SSAS. Here is an excellent list of books.

1. SSIS

A. Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services-- WROX publications

B. EXPERT SQL Server 2005 Integration Services-- WROX publications

2. SSRS

A. Professional SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services-- WROX publications

B. Mastering SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Infrastructure --- SYBEX Publications

3. SSAS

A. Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence ---APRESS Publications

B. Professional SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 with MDX --- WROX Publications

A great resource from learning SSIS is web casts from Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2005.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42454

Another great resource from the web for learning BI 2005 (SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, DTS)

http://www.databasejournal.com/features/article.php/3593466/MS-SQL-Series.htm

Thank You,

Best regards,

SQLBuddy

Apurva SSCrazy Points: 2412 More actions · Answer 4

As previous poster has mentioned. I would suggest WROX books. I like to use them for 2005 and 2008.