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----------------------------------------------------------- B.NET BI Day It is all about Business Intelligence Come Join the party for a complete SQL Server BI (Business Intelligence) day. We start this new year with a bang with our first big event on SQL Server Topic. This time around we concentrate on BI and to give a blend of present and the future of BI. We have got industry experts to explain the same. Session 1 Understanding OLAP in SQL Server This session would cover a varied array of topics on OLAP like Practical Differences OLAP and OLTP, Gathering data v/s using information , Effective information utilization concepts and usage , Typical reporting approaches, The real benefits of OLAP and more with with a lot of demo to understand the concepts. Speaker: Dr. Nitin Paranjape (MD of Maestros (Mediline)) Dr. Nitin is an excellent orator and teacher. Explaining complex ideas in palatable terms � for varied audiences is his area of excellence. Dr. Nitin Paranjape has a base qualification in Gynaecology. However, he has established his credibility and expertise as a well known IT consultant and developer over a period of last 12 years. He is a prolific writer, trainer and orator. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor. He has written over 750 articles in popular weekly column called �TechForum� for �Express Computers� magazine. TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Session 2 SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (code named Yukon) when it releases later this year will be a complete business intelligence (BI) platform that provides the features, tools, and functionality to build both classic and innovative kinds of analytical applications. This session will discuss Microsoft BI vision, SQL Server 2005 BI components and the compelling new functionality offered. Speaker: Dr. Nat Natarajan (Technical Program Manager at Microsoft) Dr. Nat Natarajan is a Technical Program Manager at Microsoft responsible for driving Business Intelligence (BI) ISV ecosystem strategy and enabling Microsoft ISV partners in this space. Nat has a Ph.D degree in Engineering from Texas A&M University. TIME: 4:10 - 6:00 PM ENTRY: Register @ http://groups.msn.com/sqlbang DateTime: 22-Jan-2005 (Saturday) From 1:30 - 6:00 PM Venue : Microsoft India Pvt. Ltd. Embassy Golf Links, Business Park Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore - 71 (Near Hero Honda Showroom on Ring Road) ----------------------------------------------------------- Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact
