The BI In SQL Server 2005

Microsoft wants a bigger slice of the business intelligence pie. All the big database makers do. Now we're bringing you an in-depth review that goes through the ins and outs of the SQL Server 2005's BI capabilities.Our expert Jacques Surveyer investigates SQL Server 2005 in a new story on how the platform is building a place in business intelligence. In particular, Surveyer examines how the database stacks up against other options in terms of scalability, manageability and interoperability. He takes you through individual components of the Microsoft BI stack along the way, assessing their strengths and weaknesses.

If you've read Surveyer's other analyses, on how open-source business intelligence is stretching beyond mere reporting functionality, or how BI is shaping the modern desktop, you'll want to check out his latest.