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November 2009 - Posts

New Install Option for SQL 2008 R2

Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:16 PM by boduff
Using the new “Default Install” option in SQL Server 2008 R2 I managed to get a full instance installed (Tools, Db Engine, SSAS, SSIS) in 18 minutes flat on a Hyper_V guest. Maybe this will become some sort of benchmark test for new servers… Read More...
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Data Connection Libraries missing in SharePoint 2010

Posted Sunday, November 15, 2009 5:58 PM by boduff
If you are using the new “Gemini Team Site” in SharePoint 2010 (I guess this must be renamed in the Beta-2). You may notice that we can’t add Data Connection Libraries to work with traditional BI sources. This is just because it is not a site feature Read More...
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Integrating Office and SharePoint in Windows 2008

Posted Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:37 PM by boduff
Three common issues integrating office and MOSS when using Server 2008 as a client: 1) Office cannot browse SharePoint 2) Credential Prompts 3) Where has my Network Places Gone   1. Office Cannot Browse SharePoint I’ve seen a few times that office Read More...
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Good Power Pivot / Gemini Resources

Posted Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:53 AM by boduff
Ok, everyone is hopefully aware that Gemini is now renamed to “PowerPivot”. IMO, this technology is set to make a very big impact on the Business Intelligence Industry. Here in Ireland, nice players like Qlikview have been doing very well over traditional Read More...
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