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Microsoft Data Platform events in Canada: SQL Server, Power BI, Advanced Analytics and IoT
Want to get familiar with the new Power BI, SQL Server 2014, Cortana Analytics or IoT solutions?...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 09/27/2015
Microsoft Data Platform Days in Canada
You are invited!The rise of machine learning and advanced analytics‚ combined with cloud unlimited...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 09/22/2015
SQL Server 2005 End of Support (EOS) Resources
On April 12‚ 2016 Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 is coming to an end. After this date...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 08/24/2015
Datazen vs. Power BI: When and Why?
Update: Following the announcement of the reporting roadmap for SQL Server and Power BI at PASS...
Author: Charles_Verdon Date: 06/25/2015
Microsoft Data Platform Overview
Update 2015-11-11: Updated the graphics to include Azure Data Catalog. The variety of offerings in...
Author: Charles_Verdon Date: 06/03/2015
Microsoft Big Data Hackathon Resources (Vancouver)
Category Data Set Demographics Local census profile...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 04/17/2015
Big Data Hackathon – a Story from a Winning Team
This blog post was created collaboratively by the winning team of the Big Data Hackathon in Data...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 04/13/2015
Microsoft Big Data Hackathon Resources
Data sets ThinkData Works Data sets: https://namara.io/#/ The site consolidates data from...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 03/12/2015
Predictive Analytics Customer workshop in Montreal
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND: Predictive Analytics Customer Workshop Join us for an exciting, two-day...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 03/06/2015
Predictive Analytics Customer Workshop in Vancouver
PLEASE FIND THE EVENT RESOURCES HERE (Password: Azure) Join us for an exciting, one-day learning...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 02/18/2015
Big Data Hackathon in Vancouver
The event is over. Please find the event presentations and resources here. Prize winners: - Data...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 02/04/2015
BIG Data Hackathon in Mississauga
The event is over! Congratulations to the winners! Data Modelling Prize winner: Ontario Parking...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 01/28/2015
MVP Series: 7 Ways to Lose Your DBA Job
We are thrilled to have special guest authors from the Canadian MVP Award Program contributing...
Author: JLngfrd Date: 01/27/2015
MVP Series: Promoting an Excel Tabular Model to SSAS
We are thrilled to have special guest authors from the Canadian MVP Award Program contributing posts...
Author: JLngfrd Date: 01/15/2015
Séries de web-émissions: Top 5 solutions de données Microsoft
Réécoutez les 5 émissions! Les technologies de plateforme de données...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 12/24/2014
Webcast Series: Top 5 Microsoft Data Platform Solutions
You are invited. Data Platform Technologies are constantly evolving. To help you keep up to date...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 12/24/2014
Custom Map with Power Map for Excel
Scenario Since the September 2014 update to Power Map, it is possible to visualize data in Excel on...
Author: Charles_Verdon Date: 12/19/2014
MVP Series: Overlooked Features of SQL 2014
For the next couple months we are thrilled to have special guest authors from the Canadian MVP Award...
Author: JLngfrd Date: 12/15/2014
How to Analyze your Facebook Data with Power BI
Update 2015-07-30: Facebook changed their API a few months ago. It is now only possible to connect...
Author: Charles_Verdon Date: 12/08/2014
Facebook Data Analytics with Power BI
Can you analyze social network data in Excel? The answer might surprise you, but yes! The key is...
Author: Charles_Verdon Date: 11/28/2014
MVP Series: Integrate Self-Service BI in your Corporate BI strategy
For the month of October and November we are thrilled to have special guest authors from the...
Author: JLngfrd Date: 11/19/2014
MVP Series: This is the Data You’re Looking For
For the month of October and November we are thrilled to have special guest authors from the...
Author: JLngfrd Date: 11/14/2014
Microsoft Tools to Tackle Ebola, Updated Ebola Analytics File
Microsoft Tools My earlier article highlighting how Power BI can be used to analyze WHO ebola data...
Author: Charles_Verdon Date: 10/23/2014
MVP Series: Business Intelligence Grows Up
For the month of October and November we are thrilled to have special guest authors from the...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 10/22/2014
Webémissions de Microsoft Canada: Power BI, Analyse prédictive et "SQL Server as a Service"
Vous êtes invité. Vous avez été nombreux à assister aux divers événements de formation virtuelle que...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 10/20/2014
Microsoft Canada Webcasts: Power BI, Predictive Analytics and SQL Server as a Service
You are invited. We’ve had a great response to the various virtual training events we’ve been...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 10/20/2014
Webcast series for Microsoft partners: SQL Server, Power BI, Azure and SQL Azure
Duration & Modality: 120 minutes. Includes Presentation & Demo Targeted Partner Roles:...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 10/15/2014
New series of Microsoft Azure VMs (D-Series) for Big Data and Analytics
We’ve just announced a new series of VM sizes for Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines and Web/Worker...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 09/23/2014
October 2014: 9 Free SQL Server online trainings from Pragmatic Works
Installing and Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services 10/2/2014, 11:00am ET Instructor: Robert...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 09/23/2014
New optimized SQL images in Azure VM gallery
We are delighted to announce new optimized SQL Server images in the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 09/12/2014
Azure DocumentDB and Search unveiled
As you probably know, the Azure platform continues to expand, and last week’s unveiling of Azure...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 08/25/2014
9 free Power BI, Big Data and SQL Server online trainings from Microsoft Partner
Big Data Part 3 of 3-Applying Big Data Analytics to Business Decisions 9/2/2014, 11:00am ET...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 08/19/2014
18 Free SQL Server 2014, Azure and BI virtual labs
Do you want to learn about SQL Server 2014, Azure SQL Databases, Corporate BI, and Power BI without...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 08/18/2014
September 20: SQL Server and Power BI Saturday in Mississauga
Please download the event presentations here __________________________________________________ You...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 08/14/2014
Microsoft Data Platform events in Canada: SQL 2014, Power BI, Predictive Analytics and BIG Data
Want to get familiar with the new SQL Server 2014, Power BI, Azure Predictive Analytics or Microsoft...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 08/13/2014
Released new version of SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA)
Microsoft released the latest SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) 6.0 for Oracle/Sybase/MySQL, and...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 07/24/2014
Meet Azure Machine Learning
We just released the Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) preview. What is Azure ML? Microsoft Azure ML...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 07/22/2014
Free BIG Data, Hadoop, SQL Server trainings from Microsoft Partner
Create a Tactical Plan Using Hadoop & Cloud Technologies 8/5/2014, 11:00am ET How quickly would...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 07/22/2014
Power BI for Office 365 tenant step-by-step setup guide
Do you want to try Power BI for Office 365? We have a free one month trail offer! Here is a guide on...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 05/27/2014
Experience The Microsoft Vision For IT Infrastructure Event Series - Coming To A City Near You
It’s a new day in IT. There are more apps, more devices, and now, more data than ever —...
Author: Chris Di Lullo Date: 05/08/2014
Free SQL Server trainings from Microsoft Partner
What's New in PowerShell v3...and 4! 5/1/2014, 11:00am ET PowerShell v3 was a massive new...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 04/22/2014
Free eBook: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2014
We’re pleased to announce a free SQL Server 2014 ebook – Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 – by...
Author: Eduard Davidzhan Date: 04/16/2014