Resources
BI Platform
The SQL Server 2005 BI platform is described at www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/evaluate/dwsqlsy.mspx.
Information about BI and data warehousing capabilities in SQL Server is at www.microsoft.com/sql/evaluation/bi/default.asp.
The SQL Server 2005 SP2 download and further information are at www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/downloads/servicepacks/sp2.mspx.
BI Applications
The Excel 2007 client is described in the Feb. 2007 Research Report, “Office 2007 Client Evaluation and Migration.”
SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 are outlined in the Apr. 2007 Research Report, “SharePoint Platform Matures, Expands Role.”
The SharePoint Server home page is office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointserver/default.aspx.
The PerformancePoint home page is www.microsoft.com/business/performancepoint/default.aspx.
Download a trial edition of PerformancePoint Server at www.microsoft.com/business/performancepoint/howtobuy/trial-software.aspx.
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