As someone just now learning SSAS, etc., I'm really looking forward to this series. Nice start! Keep up the good work and writing!

The two systems are in different locations. I could, though, set up SSMS on my desktop here in my office to test this. As I recall, the installation...

I run SQL 2008 presently, what flavor(s) of SSAS will I encounter there?

Two flavors of SSAS? Would you elucidate?

Thank you for your assistance - I really do appreciate it. For us newbies, the Microsoft Maze can be daunting.

I appreciate your input but I'm not really asking to be guided; just what's the better path as I thought it's pretty clear I'm in the SQL/BI world which is...

ok, I think I've got it. Go for MCSA (Associate) as it covers both the previous MCTS and MCITP. Then, go on to MCSE (Expert) then MCSM (Master),...

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First of all, I really appreciate your help. Thanks.

More questions, if I may: On this page, http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server-MCSA.aspx, in the notes below the blue boxes there are two...

I reviewed the link, where is it stated that SSIS, SSRS and SSAS are part of SQL 2012?

Also, regarding certification, is the installed base of SQL Server 2008 such that...

Where in all of this (SQL Server 2008 vs. 2012 vs. Azure; BIDS vs. SSDT; etc.) do SSIS, SSAS and SSRS fit? I am currently register for classes in...