Optimizing Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services for Big DataAdam JorgensenMicrosoft Corporation

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Why do we care about Big Data?

World is spinning fasterMilliseconds matter!Decisions need to be betterContext is critical

What is Big Data?

It’s lots of data!Seriously though…

Web LogsSensor DataWeather and Astronomy DataClick-through data (Web Ads)Customer demographics and buying behavior

How does this impact us in BI?

We can make better decisionsWe can learn better questions to askWe should become better at doing what we doWe will find new areas that we can get good at quickly

So what do we do?

HADOOPBigger data means bigger headaches? NO!Optimize our BI Stack and decision making

How do you prepare?

Changes to BI environmentSkills RequiredStrategyTransitionImplementation

Readying your SSAS environment for Big DataDemo Time!

Big Data Readiness

Thank You … Any Questions?

Cmon’ – You know you have questions!

Track Resources

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Learning

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