Any IT product that is used by masses cannot work in isolation, and arguably, same holds to true for SQL Server also. Sharepoint as per my opinion, is one of the biggest delivery partners for the Business Intelligence features that come out of the SQL Server MS BI stack of technologies. Sharepoint has more often been seen (in the group of people I know) as a tool for collaboration when seen from the perspective of a database or in fact a MS BI developer. Apart from being used as a collaboration platform, Sharepoint has come down a long way into the arena of Business Intelligence.
The key Business Intelligence features that are now unique to Sharepoint, which even SQL Server needs to complete the eco-system of any Business Intelligence project are Performancepoint Services, Excel Services, Visio Services which facilitate Strategy Maps, web parts that hosts SSRS and Excel Analytical Reports, and Powerpivot. There is a lot to know and learn in Sharepoint 2010 Business Intelligence Features.
How about a book that gives a higher level overview with a demo ? It might seem boring to SQL Server folks. But how about a video tutorial or webcast that takes you on a guided tour of all of these along with a demo, which is also available free of download !!! Yes, I am not kidding. This is a session presented by Mike Fitzmaurice, and this video is available for download from Channel9.
So download this video tutorial / webcast (whatever you call it) and get going on a Sharepoint Server 2010 Business Intelligence Overview. Be advised that this download is over 1 GB and contains over 1 Hr of video training. I recommend it as a must-watch video for MS BI folks.
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