(Part 2) Best products from r/BusinessIntelligence
We found 22 comments on r/BusinessIntelligence discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 47 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. The Kimball Group Reader: Relentlessly Practical Tools for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
▼ Read Reddit mentions22. The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit: Practical Techniques for Extracting, Cleaning, Conforming, and Delivering Data
- Wiley
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▼ Read Reddit mentions23. MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Microsoft Press Training Kit)
- Provides the bright illuminating light you need for outdoor activity
- Illuminates over 1,300-feet of beam distance
- Provides 555-lumens for light for up to 2.5-hours
- Has an integrated hanging feature for hands free use
- Non-slip grip provides comfortable, secure handling
Features:
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25. The Human Face of Big Data
- OUTDOOR FUN: Improve your indoor cat's health and happiness with walks together outside your home
- COMFORTABLE CONTROL: Designed specifically for kitties, the harness applies gentle pressure to the shoulders rather than the neck or throat
- ADJUSTABLE FIT: Two adjustment points allow you to custom fit the harness to your cat's body type; always measure your cat for proper fit
- EASY RESTRAINT: The stretchy bungee leash allows some "give" as your cat approaches the end of her leash to prevent sharp pulling or tugging
- SIZE INFORMATION: Small size is suitable for cats with a chest girth of 9-11 in.; measure the deepest part of the chest behind the front legs
- SAFE EXPLORATION: While outdoor fun is a great way to enrich your cat's life, unsupervised cats can be at risk of injury and may attack other animals like songbirds; the Come With Me Kitty Harness allows you to walk your cat safely so you can enjoy the outdoors together
- EXPERIENCE: PetSafe brand is an industry leading U.S. manufacturer of pet behavior, containment, and lifestyle products since 1991, helping millions of people and pets each year
- Nylon harness and bungee leash for small cats or kittens
- 4-foot bungee leash stretches to 6 feet for gentle "give" when walking
- Fits cats with 9-11 inch girth; limited lifetime warranty against defects
- When ordering the harness, it is important to measure the cat's girth (as shown in the picture in the Product Description section) instead of ordering based on the cat's weight. There are also 2 adjustment points to help achieve proper fit.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions26. Definitive Guide to DAX, The: Business intelligence with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power BI (Business Skills)
- LOOSE FIT. With a loose fit through the shorts, these cargo shorts sit at the waist for natural comfort. These shorts have ample room for movement, making them great for a hike or backyard activities.
- TOTAL STORAGE. These relaxed cargos are designed with ample storage when you're on the go. Nine pockets are positioned along the sides, at the front and back.
- CLASSIC CARGO. Our best-selling cargo shorts are made from durable twill cotton for lasting comfort and repeated wear.
- A LIFETIME OF QUALITY. For over 100 years, Lee has produced quality apparel with durability and long-lasting construction in mind. Lee is committed to designing clothing that conforms to your body, allowing you to move through life freely.
- SPECIFICATIONS. Zipper fly with button closure, all pocket flaps are reinforced and secured with buttons and velcro, includes coordinating D-ring belt, belts may vary by short, inseam: 11.25".
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions27. Tabular Modeling in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (Developer Reference)
- Microsoft Press
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▼ Read Reddit mentions28. SQL: Visual QuickStart Guide (Visual QuickStart Guides)
- A beautiful set of cherry scales, kiln dry
- Great for gun grips, or other crafts, too
- When buying from Woodchuck, you are getting Cherry sustainably harvested in Wisconsin
- This is a bookmatched set, with each half at about 3/8" thick, 1.5" wide, and about 5" long
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions29. Guerrilla Analytics: A Practical Approach to Working with Data
- Jeep Soft Tops: Soft tops feature options of quality fabric with sewn seams using marine grade thread. Each seam is welded shut with durable heat seal tape to keep moisture out
- Easy Install: Simply slip off your old Jeep soft top & replace with any Rampage soft top featuring reinforced stitching, marine grade thread on the heavy pull areas, & heavy duty 30 mil windows
- Three Year Warranty: Our Rampage products are covered by a 3 year warrant providing customers with repair or replacements subject to certain common exclusions
- Rampage Jeep Parts: Count on Rampage to provide you with proven Jeep parts & accessories like bumpers, interior accessories, steps, & more for varying Jeep models
- Offroad Accessories: Get serious about off-roading with a variety of bumpers, trail gear & recovery tools to help you out of sticky situations. We offer tube doors, mirror kits, steps, rock sliders & other accessories
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions30. Pro SQL Server 2012 BI Solutions (Expert's Voice in SQL Server)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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▼ Read Reddit mentions31. The Kimball Group Reader: Relentlessly Practical Tools for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Remastered Collection
- Wiley
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions32. Business Intelligence: The Savvy Manager's Guide (The Morgan Kaufmann Series on Business Intelligence)
▼ Read Reddit mentions33. Business Intelligence Strategy: A Practical Guide for Achieving BI Excellence
How to create a business alignment strategy that helps prioritize business requirements-demonstrates value-and generates a series of wins for your organizationHow to create an organizational and cultural strategy that will navigate politics-organize-and communicate for successHow to deliver a techno...
▼ Read Reddit mentions34. Oracle8 Data Warehousing (Oracle Press Series)
- FIRST GUIDE TO INSECTS OF N.A.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions35. The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling, 3rd Edition
- John Wiley Sons
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions36. The Microsoft Data Warehouse Toolkit: With SQL Server 2008 R2 and the Microsoft Business Intelligence Toolset
John Wiley Sons
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Top comments mentioning products on r/BusinessIntelligence:
Summary
21. The Kimball Group Reader: Relentlessly Practical Tools for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
▼ Read Reddit mentions22. The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit: Practical Techniques for Extracting, Cleaning, Conforming, and Delivering Data
- Wiley
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions23. MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Microsoft Press Training Kit)
- Provides the bright illuminating light you need for outdoor activity
- Illuminates over 1,300-feet of beam distance
- Provides 555-lumens for light for up to 2.5-hours
- Has an integrated hanging feature for hands free use
- Non-slip grip provides comfortable, secure handling
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions25. The Human Face of Big Data
- OUTDOOR FUN: Improve your indoor cat's health and happiness with walks together outside your home
- COMFORTABLE CONTROL: Designed specifically for kitties, the harness applies gentle pressure to the shoulders rather than the neck or throat
- ADJUSTABLE FIT: Two adjustment points allow you to custom fit the harness to your cat's body type; always measure your cat for proper fit
- EASY RESTRAINT: The stretchy bungee leash allows some "give" as your cat approaches the end of her leash to prevent sharp pulling or tugging
- SIZE INFORMATION: Small size is suitable for cats with a chest girth of 9-11 in.; measure the deepest part of the chest behind the front legs
- SAFE EXPLORATION: While outdoor fun is a great way to enrich your cat's life, unsupervised cats can be at risk of injury and may attack other animals like songbirds; the Come With Me Kitty Harness allows you to walk your cat safely so you can enjoy the outdoors together
- EXPERIENCE: PetSafe brand is an industry leading U.S. manufacturer of pet behavior, containment, and lifestyle products since 1991, helping millions of people and pets each year
- Nylon harness and bungee leash for small cats or kittens
- 4-foot bungee leash stretches to 6 feet for gentle "give" when walking
- Fits cats with 9-11 inch girth; limited lifetime warranty against defects
- When ordering the harness, it is important to measure the cat's girth (as shown in the picture in the Product Description section) instead of ordering based on the cat's weight. There are also 2 adjustment points to help achieve proper fit.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions26. Definitive Guide to DAX, The: Business intelligence with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power BI (Business Skills)
- LOOSE FIT. With a loose fit through the shorts, these cargo shorts sit at the waist for natural comfort. These shorts have ample room for movement, making them great for a hike or backyard activities.
- TOTAL STORAGE. These relaxed cargos are designed with ample storage when you're on the go. Nine pockets are positioned along the sides, at the front and back.
- CLASSIC CARGO. Our best-selling cargo shorts are made from durable twill cotton for lasting comfort and repeated wear.
- A LIFETIME OF QUALITY. For over 100 years, Lee has produced quality apparel with durability and long-lasting construction in mind. Lee is committed to designing clothing that conforms to your body, allowing you to move through life freely.
- SPECIFICATIONS. Zipper fly with button closure, all pocket flaps are reinforced and secured with buttons and velcro, includes coordinating D-ring belt, belts may vary by short, inseam: 11.25".
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions27. Tabular Modeling in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (Developer Reference)
- Microsoft Press
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions28. SQL: Visual QuickStart Guide (Visual QuickStart Guides)
- A beautiful set of cherry scales, kiln dry
- Great for gun grips, or other crafts, too
- When buying from Woodchuck, you are getting Cherry sustainably harvested in Wisconsin
- This is a bookmatched set, with each half at about 3/8" thick, 1.5" wide, and about 5" long
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions29. Guerrilla Analytics: A Practical Approach to Working with Data
- Jeep Soft Tops: Soft tops feature options of quality fabric with sewn seams using marine grade thread. Each seam is welded shut with durable heat seal tape to keep moisture out
- Easy Install: Simply slip off your old Jeep soft top & replace with any Rampage soft top featuring reinforced stitching, marine grade thread on the heavy pull areas, & heavy duty 30 mil windows
- Three Year Warranty: Our Rampage products are covered by a 3 year warrant providing customers with repair or replacements subject to certain common exclusions
- Rampage Jeep Parts: Count on Rampage to provide you with proven Jeep parts & accessories like bumpers, interior accessories, steps, & more for varying Jeep models
- Offroad Accessories: Get serious about off-roading with a variety of bumpers, trail gear & recovery tools to help you out of sticky situations. We offer tube doors, mirror kits, steps, rock sliders & other accessories
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions30. Pro SQL Server 2012 BI Solutions (Expert's Voice in SQL Server)
- Used Book in Good Condition
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions31. The Kimball Group Reader: Relentlessly Practical Tools for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Remastered Collection
- Wiley
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions32. Business Intelligence: The Savvy Manager's Guide (The Morgan Kaufmann Series on Business Intelligence)
▼ Read Reddit mentions33. Business Intelligence Strategy: A Practical Guide for Achieving BI Excellence
How to create a business alignment strategy that helps prioritize business requirements-demonstrates value-and generates a series of wins for your organizationHow to create an organizational and cultural strategy that will navigate politics-organize-and communicate for successHow to deliver a techno...
▼ Read Reddit mentions34. Oracle8 Data Warehousing (Oracle Press Series)
- FIRST GUIDE TO INSECTS OF N.A.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions35. The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling, 3rd Edition
- John Wiley Sons
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions36. The Microsoft Data Warehouse Toolkit: With SQL Server 2008 R2 and the Microsoft Business Intelligence Toolset
John Wiley Sons
▼ Read Reddit mentions
http://www.amazon.com/The-Kimball-Group-Reader-Relentlessly/dp/0470563109
This a great book. Bite size chunks explaining why to do a warehouse and how. Pretty much any Kimball book it seems good.
Dimensional modeling is under valued in today's climate. Any complex models on a large scale will be more effective when modeled optimally.
https://www.amazon.com/Data-WarehouseÂ-ETL-Toolkit-Techniques-Extracting/dp/0764567578
Granted I am biased because I work on Microsoft, I would say it's a great place to learn.
You can purchase the developer version of SQL Server which has every BI tool included for $50, and then you can use some of the resources below to learn the tool set. The Kimball book mentioned is great for learning data warehouse principles and there is also a Microsoft specific version. Remember SQL 2012 came out recently so some of the material doesn't line up perfectly, but its a good starting point.
http://learnmsbi.com
http://msbiacadamy.com
http://www.amazon.com/MCTS-Self-Paced-Training-Exam-70-448/dp/0735626367
If you plan to read Kimball, I recommend that you read Inmon as well like Building the Data Warehouse. It will give you another point of view. While Kimball focuses on the usability for queries (front-end), Inmon focuses more on making the clean integration of data sources (back-end).
If you have a lot of time you can look for the Data Vault structure. The approach uses a very granular modelization. My point of view is that it is too much modeling work and slow to query. It seems overkill to me but you can make your own judgment.
The Data Lake notion is probably overkilled as well for you but good to know. The idea is that you dump every data you have in a low-cost data store (Hadoop usually) before processing it.
You can also read my point of view here. It's basically taking ideas from all of those within a simple and agile framework.
Not sure about "Education" but "The Human Face of Big Data" is a great book to make conversations about what you do and discuss more about it (It's really BI and Big Data) but that title wouldn't sell as well)
Another accountant to BI person...
I found Khan Academy's Intro to SQL course useful and it's what I'd make my associates run through. Additionally, SQL Visual Start Guide was and continues to be a useful reference book.
I'd recommend Guerrilla Analytics: A Practical Approach to Working with Data. I bought it on a recommendation from somewhere on reddit (possibly this sub). It provides good software-neutral guidance for building data capabilities within an organization.
Not even 1/10 decent. It looks like it's theory only. Try this book: http://www.amazon.com/Server-2012-Solutions-Experts-Voice/dp/1430234881
It describes whole BI process from the begining to the end on simplified life like examples and excercises. There is almost non knowledge required. Ofcourse basic SQL skills will be helpfull.
If OP is heading down the data warehouse path, The Kimball Group Reader is fantastic for learning the concepts behind dimensional modeling.
I recommend this book
http://www.amazon.com/Oracle8-Warehousing-Oracle-Press-Series/dp/0078825113
The Data Warehouse Toolkit by Kimball was recommended to me as "The Source" for DW. I just started reading it, so no experience yet.
The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling, 3rd Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118530802/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LZ-7CbHQTXGRM
The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit
Buy and study this. https://www.amazon.com/Data-Warehouse-Toolkit-Complete-Dimensional/dp/0471200247
There is also a Microsoft specific version that shows how to apply Kimball methodology with SSxS stack.
Assuming you've already read the Data Warehouse Toolkit? If not, do. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1118530802
https://www.amazon.com/Building-Scalable-Data-Warehouse-Vault/dp/0128025107
This is the book on the subject.
Pair it with Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Start here...https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2RU29TVWKP2KQ&keywords=from+good+to+great&qid=1565032356&s=gateway&sprefix=from+good%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-3