Tag Archives: SQL Server

PowerPivot CTP3 Hierarchies Make All The Difference

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Biggus Dickus

I have been around OLAP databases since 1994.  By “around” I mean that I have used them off and on for all those years without actually becoming a true BI dev – rather I am an occasional consumer. This is … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Access vs Microsoft LightSwitch – Huh?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Biggus Dickus

I have just installed and created my first form using the Microsoft LightSwitch Beta.  I first heard about this product about 3 years ago at a Conference and actually was called by someone on the project early to get my … Continue reading →

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OK – Gemini Is Cool – Me Bad

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Biggus Dickus

I don’t know if everyone who comes here reads all the comments on my Posts but I thought I’d make a new Post about the info recieved on the previous Post in which I “Dissed” Gemini. Turns out I was … Continue reading →

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Will Gemini Break The Bottleneck?

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Biggus Dickus

For years I have been integrating Corporate data into my Excel and Access applications, proving the value of the technology over and over.  There have been huge gains in connectivity over the years and the capabilities of those two products … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Access and SQL Server

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Biggus Dickus

I am working on some stuff today using SharePoint Lists with an Access Frontend.  Frankly the reason I am using SP Lists is because this particular client’s IT department won’t allow Access going against SQL Server (a common problem).  SP … Continue reading →

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