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Understand how to use the new features of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for data mining by using the tools in Data Mining with Microsoft SQL Server 2008, which will show you how to use the SQL Server Data Mining Toolset with Office 2007 to mine and analyze data. Explore each of the major data mining algorithms, including naive bayes, decision trees, time series, clustering, association rules, and neural networks. Learn more about topics like mining OLAP databases, data mining with SQL Server Integration Services 2008, and using Microsoft data mining to solve business analysis problems.

The most authoritative book on data mining with SQL Server 2008

SQL Server Data Mining has become the most widely deployed data mining server in the industry. Business users—and even academic and scientific users—have adopted SQL Server data mining because of its scalability, availability, extensive functionality, and ease of use.

The 2008 release of SQL Server brings exciting new advances in data mining. This authoritative and up-to-date resource shows how to master all of the latest features, with practical guidance on how to deploy and use SQL Server data mining for yourself.

The author team begins with an introduction to the tools, techniques, and concepts necessary to leverage SQL Server 2008 data mining. The discussion progresses to a thorough look at the details of the SQL Server 2008 data mining algorithms. You’ll discover how to integrate SQL Server data mining into other parts of the SQL Server Business Intelligence (BI) suite and extend SQL Server data mining for your own needs. Detailed, practical examples clearly explain how to implement successful data mining solutions with SQL Server 2008.

Data Mining with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 shows you how to:

• Apply data mining solutions using Microsoft Excel

• Use the data mining Add-ins for Microsoft Office

• Understand how, when, and where to apply the algorithms that are included with SQL Server data mining

• Perform data mining on online analytical processing (OLAP) cubes

• Extend SQL Server data mining by implementing your own data mining algorithms and stored procedures

• Use SQL Server Management Studio to access and secure data mining objects

• Use SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio to create and manage data mining projects

The companion website includes the complete sample code and data sets that are featured in the book.

With Microsoft’s release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, IT administrators have more reason than ever to certify their expertise in the world’s leading server software. Inside, find the full coverage you need to prepare for Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, one of three specializations in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification track. You’ll find full coverage of all exam objectives, practical exercises, real-world scenarios, challenging review questions, and more.

Prepare for the new Windows Server 2008 certifications

With Microsoft’s release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, IT administrators have more reason than ever to certify their expertise in the world’s leading server software. Inside, find the full coverage you need to prepare for Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, one of three specializations in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification track. Inside, you’ll find:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you’re getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills

• Real-world scenarios that put what you’ve learned in the context of actual job roles

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

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Also on CD, you’ll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, anytime, and approach the exam with confidence.