Data Analytics Under the Hood: The Technical Infrastructure behind a Dashboard
Data Analytics Under the Hood: The Technical Infrastructure behind a Dashboard
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 8:15AM–9:05AM | Room 550
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Standard Presentation
Have you ever been curious about what's behind the analytics used for data-driven decision making? Have you heard the terms "star schema," "cube," and "tabular model" and wondered what the heck the data architects were talking about? This session will give you a glimpse at what's "under the hood" of a data analytics solution built using Microsoft business intelligence tools. We will focus on explaining several key behind-the-scenes BI technology concepts and terms and will include a demo of the "engine" internals of a cube and tabular model.
Outcomes: Learn about several underlying technologies used to support BI front-end analytical tools and dashboards * Identify the advantages of constructing technical models to facilitate ongoing analyses and data exploration
Presenters
Rachael Coombes
Business Intelligence Specialist, Wellesley College
Tony DiPesa
Business Intelligence and Integration Architect, Wellesley College