I want to thank the New England Microsoft Developers user group allowing me to talk about the data platform components of Visual Studio during this launch event. I truly enjoyed giving the talk to such a large group of users.
Topic:
Visual Studio 2017 – Data Tools
Abstract:
SQL Server Data Tools is a modern development tool that leverages the Visual Studio 2015 graphical interface. One can use this tool to build SQL Server relational databases, craft Integration Services packages, design Analysis Services data models, and deploy Reporting Services reports.
During this talk, we will be working on a skunk works solution. The business goals of this solution are to move data from a OLTP system into a STAR schema; create a report off the STAR schema; and deploy a tabular analysis service model for use with Power BI desktop. A high level overview of each project type inside the solution will be explained.
At the end of this talk, you will have a good understanding of the various project types that can be managed with this tool.
