The document discusses the need for testing data-centric applications in the same way that traditional software applications are tested. It notes that fixing bugs during development is much cheaper than finding them in production. The session will review strategies for testing all aspects of SQL Server, determining if current testing is sufficient, and learning how to automate testing with LegiTest. LegiTest is then described as a tool that allows comprehensive testing of data-centric applications in an automated platform that integrates with existing development software.

1. Organizations have long implemented solutions for
application development testing, but many have not
done the same for their BI data-centric applications.
Studies have shown that fixing bugs during
development are 100X less expensive than capturing
them in production. We need a new way to re-
envision developing data solutions. In this session,
Brian Knight will review:
• How developers can increase their testing
effectiveness on all aspects of SQL Server
including data, database and data-centric
applications
• Compare common manual and automated
testing strategies
• Help you determine if your current testing
strategies are sufficient to verify the
correctness of your organizational data
• How to ensure that your production data and
loads are trustworthy daily
• Learn how to automate testing with LegiTest
A New Development
Paradigm for Quality Data:
Data-Centric Testing
What is LegiTest?
LegiTest is a comprehensive tool that allows
you to test all your data-centric applications,
in an easy-to-use, automated platform. It easily
integrates with Visual Studio and your existing
development software.
LegiTest enables you to test all aspects of the
SQL Server stack. This includes testing of
database objects such as stored procedures,
functions, views and tables. It further includes all
objects on the BI stack, including SSIS Packages,
SSAS Cubes and Dimensions (both Tabular and
Multidimensional) and SSRS reports.
LegiTest provides users a way to legitmize the
data they provide to decision makers within
their organization.
To learn more or schedule a session,
contact sales@pragmaticworks.com
Brian Knight, SQL Server MVP,
MCSE, MCDBA, is the founder
and President of Pragmatic Works.
Brian reguarly leads training
workshops and webinars hosted
by Pragmatic Works. He has co-
authored and authored more than
9 SQL Server books. Brian has
spoken at conferences like PASS,
SQL Connections, TechEd, and
many Code Camps.