Over time, similar reports may be designed from variations of common queries and datasets.  Creating one report to meet all these requirements can minimize development time and maintenance overhead.  By evaluating existing reports and making modifications, future requirements can be met without creating yet another report.  Parameters and expressions may… Read more

Carl Rabeler, SharePoint and SQL BI Expert Formerly With Microsoft SQLCAT, Rejoins SolidQ as Director of the Business Intelligence Center of Excellence.

Under Carl Rabeler’s direction, SolidQ’s Business Intelligence Center of Excellence (BI CoE) will assist customers and partners around the world by providing architectural support, security review, mentoring, content… Read more

I have to admit that the 2011 PASS Summit was such an amazing experience and there was so much to say that I honestly didn’t know where to start.  It’s been three days since returning from this year’s PASS Global Summit in Seattle and I’m just now getting my thoughts… Read more

Reporting Services is one of those tools that just keeps on giving.  I’ve been using SSRS since the early beta versions were available and the more opportunities I have to create advanced reports, the more creative ways I find to use this product to do interesting things.  One of its… Read more

Not going to be there? No Worries

The PASS Global Summit starts next Wednesday, October 12th in Seattle.  PASS is the Professional Association for SQL Server, an organization that supports a community of tens of thousands of SQL Server professionals around the world.  Over 4,000 members will gather next… Read more

Not going to be there? No Worries

The PASS Global Summit starts next Wednesday, October 12th in Seattle.  PASS is the Professional Association for SQL Server, an organization that supports a community of tens of thousands of SQL Server professionals around the world.  Over 4,000 members will gather next… Read more

I’m naturally paranoid.  I suppose it keeps me honest.  When I went to work for SolidQ earlier this year – and joined the largest assembly of Microsoft SQL Server MVPs and some of the smartest, most capable people I’ve ever met – I knew that keeping my Microsoft MVP status… Read more