David Pruden

Analytical, highly adaptable leader with 20+ years experience developing, upgrading, and integrating data warehouse and business intelligence solutions.
Accomplished communicator skilled at explaining complex, technical information to non-technical audiences and team leader.
Leverage business acumen, technical knowledge and analytical skills to help organizations achieve strategic objectives and articulate a future vision.
Recognized for ability to partner with business leaders and technical teams to plan, integrate, document and execute complex project plans on time and on budget.
  • Interests: Fine Arts, Photography, Travel
  • Skills: Management, leadership, Agile, Scrum, Data Warehouse, Database Administration, ETL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Tabular, Multidimensional, Neo4j

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OPENQUERY Flexibility

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OPENQUERY Flexibility

Which of these are valid OPENQUERY() uses?

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