SQL Server provides business intelligence capabilities including data warehousing, data marts, cubes, and UI tools. It supports core BI processes like integration, analysis, and reporting. Key features include Analysis Services for cubes, Integration Services for ETL, Data Mining, Reporting Services, and scalability. It also enables KPIs, one-click cubes, proactive caching, and integration with Microsoft Office.

1. 101SQL SERVER: Business Intelligence

2. Basic BI ConceptsSource Systems: System which is source of dataStaging Systems: System to stage the dataData Warehouse: data warehouse is a repository of an organization's electronically stored data. Data warehouses are designed to facilitate reporting and analysisData Mart: A data mart is a subset of an organizational data store, usually oriented to a specific purpose or major data subject, that may be distributed to support business needs.Cubes: a data cube is a three- (or higher) dimensional array of valuesUI Tools : Sql Server BI tools

3. BI Core ProcessesIntegrationAnalysisReportingSQL Server 2008is anend-to-end BI platform

4. Top 10 BI FeaturesAnalysis ServicesIntegration ServicesData MiningReporting ServicesClustering Support

5. Top 10 BI FeaturesKey Performance IndicatorsScalability and PerformanceOne-Click CubeProactive CachingIntegration with the Microsoft Office System

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