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Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Business Intelligence Development Beginner's Guide Get to grips with Microsoft Business Intelligence and data warehousing technologies using this practical guide
Reza Rad
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Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Business Intelligence Development Beginner's Guide Copyright © 2014 Packt Publishing
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First published: May 2014
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About the Author Reza Rad has more than 10 years of experience in databases and software applications. Most of his work experience is in data warehousing and business intelligence. He has worked with Microsoft technologies from SQL Server 7 and Visual Basic 6 to the latest versions of SQL Server and .NET. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Reza is a DW/BI architect and consultant. He has worked with large enterprises around the world and delivered high-quality data warehousing and BI solutions for them. He has worked with industries in different sectors, such as Health, Finance, Logistics