SQL/MS SQL Server

Pedro Lopes  is a Program Manager in the Database Systems group, based in Redmond, WA, USA. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been with Microsoft for 9 years. He is currently responsible for program management of Database Engine features for in-market and vNext versions of SQL Server, with a special focus on the Relational Engine. He has extensive experience with query performance troubleshooting and is a regular speaker at numerous conferences such as SQLBits, PASS Summit, SQLIntersection, Microsoft Ignite, and Microsoft Build.

Simon Riggs  is the CTO of 2ndQuadrant, having contributed to PostgreSQL as a major developer and committer for 14 years. He has written and designed features for replication, performance, BI, management, and security. Under his guidance, 2ndQuadrant is now a leading developer of open source PostgreSQL, serving hundreds of clients in USA, Europe, and worldwide. Simon is a frequent speaker at many conferences on PostgreSQL Futures. He has worked as a database architect for 30 years.

Jose Chinchilla is the President of Agile Bay. He writes and speaks about SQL Server administration and performance, data warehousing, business intelligence, predictive analytics and big data.

Enable informed, timely decision making across any type of organization using the expert tips and best practices contained in this hands-on guide. Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Fourth Edition , fully explains how to effectively develop, customize, and distribute meaningful information.

Direct from Microsoft, this Exam Ref is the official study guide for the new Microsoft 70-764 Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure certification exam, the first of two exams required for MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification.

Direct from Microsoft, this Exam Ref is the official study guide for the new Microsoft 70-765 Provisioning SQL Databases certification exam, the second of two exams required for MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification.

Stacia Varga, Microsoft Data Platform MVP since 2011, has been helping organizations and individuals succeed with SQL Server Analysis Services since it launched in SQL Server 2000. She has authored or coauthored multiple books about BI (as Stacia Misner), and co-authored Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2016 . Varga trains and consults through her company, Data Inspirations; speaks frequently at SQL Server events; and leads SQL Server Society of Las Vegas.