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    Enable business insights for everyone with SQL Server 2016: Part 2 

    March 17, 2016 5 min read
    • By SQL Server Team

    This blog post was authored by Kasper de Jonge, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Analysis Services.   This is the second installment of a two-part series. If you missed it, please have a look at part one and learn how SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) provides fast access to data to allow analysis at the Read more

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    The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Credible, Consistent Data 

    May 24, 2012 2 min read
    • By SQL Server Team

    We’ve crossed the halfway point in The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series and would be delighted to get your feedback on the series as well as The Fantastic 12 of #SQL2012 Twitter Contest. Please share your feedback in the comments section below or send us messages on either Facebook or Twitter. Read more

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