Derek Comingore

Derek Comingore is a principal architect with B.I. Voyage, a Microsoft Partner that specializes in business intelligence services and solutions. He's a SQL Server MVP and holds several Microsoft certifications.
Email:dcomingore@bivoyage.com

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February, 2010
Managing Analysis Services Activity
Derek provides an overview of Analysis Services Connection Architecture, Monitoring Tools & Techniques
SQL Server Magazine

February, 2010
PowerPivot Alpha Geek Challenge #2
The PowerPivot Team wants to see what you're made of! Win a $250 Microsoft Store shopping spree and a chance for a free trip to 2010 Microsoft BI Conference!
SQL Server Magazine

February, 2010
SQL Server PowerPivot: My Thoughts
Derek provides his thoughts on SQL Server PowerPivot and why the product is a game changer
SQL Server Magazine

January, 2010
Top 5 Reasons Your Company Should Consider SQL Server PowerPivot
Derek provides a list of key SQL Server PowerPivot features that will propel the upcoming SSBI product beyond its competitors.
SQL Server Magazine

December, 2009
2010 Microsoft BI Conference Details Surface
Derek provides an update on the elusive Microsoft BI 2010 Conference
SQL Server Magazine

December, 2009
Tableau BI Suite
The Tableau suite of BI applications enable anyone to easily create and share interactive data visualizations, dashboards, and analytics.
Windows IT Pro

November, 2009
Microsoft PowerPivot Resources
Derek shares a wealth of valuable Microsoft PowerPivot resources to help kick-start your evaluations of the upcoming self-service BI platform.
SQL Server Magazine

November, 2009
Building Your First Cube
Jump into advanced BI by using this step-by-step guide to making your first cube.
SQL Server Magazine

October, 2009
Attunity Launches Suite of Real-Time Data Replication Technologies
Precursor to PASS Summit Announcement
SQL Server Magazine

October, 2009
SQL Saturday #23: 10.24.2009 @Louisville, KY
Derek along with a host of other great speakers will be presenting at SQL Saturday #23 in Louisville, KY on 10.24.2009.
SQL Server Magazine

October, 2009
Business Intelligence for the DBA, Part 2
Derek provides the 3rd and final post to his series on BI for the DBA.
SQL Server Magazine

October, 2009
Business Intelligence for the DBA, Part 1.5
Derek provides a supplement to his recent post on why BI is so valuable.
SQL Server Magazine

October, 2009
Business Intelligence for the DBA: Part 1
Part 1 of 2: Unleashing Business Transparency
SQL Server Magazine

October, 2009
The Meaning of the Microsoft MVP Award, Year 2
A follow up to my original blog post "The Meaning of the Microsoft MVP Award"
SQL Server Magazine

September, 2009
Oracle-CDC for SSIS - an Easy-to-use Solution for Real-time Data Integration
Join Attunity & SQL Server MVP Derek Comingore of BI Voyage for a Webinar on September 22
SQL Server Magazine

June, 2009
Getting the most from BI in a Tough Economy
Join me on July 23rd and learn how to quickly deliver actionable information to your company's leaders.
SQL Server Magazine

June, 2009
Azure: Data Mining in the Cloud
SQL Server data mining goes into the clouds
SQL Server Magazine

June, 2009
Access Analysis Services Cubes with WCF
A recent project I’ve been working on involves powering advanced Silverlight 2 interfaces with data coming from Analysis Services cubes via Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
SQL Server Magazine

April, 2009
Silverlight Dashboards
Microsoft Silverlight provides advanced data visualization dashboards.
SQL Server Magazine

March, 2009
MCM & MCA Programs...Great if you’re not in BI
A plee to Microsoft to create MCM & MCA BI Programs
SQL Server Magazine

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