Some of the students in my SQL Server business intelligence classes (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS) have started asking about PowerPivot. Here’s a nice overview video (about 13 mins, can be downloaded for offline viewing) from MSDN’s Channel 9 on the topic:
PowerPivot in Microsoft Excel 2010
PowerPivot for Excel is an Excel 2010 add-in that allows users to pull data from multiple sources, mash them up, and then build reports using regular pivot tables. You can even share these reports with others in Microsoft SharePoint (via PowerPivot for SharePoint). In this demo, Julie Strauss, Program Manager for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, shows just how easy it is to get a better view into your data.
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