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Microsoft^® SharePoint^® 2010 Business Intelligence Unleashed

Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc.

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ISBN-13: 978-0-672-33551-8

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First Printing: May 2011

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Dedications

To my family, especially my wife Jen, for being so excited for me on getting the opportunity to write the book and then pushing me to get it done.

—Chuck Rivel

To my wife Karen, and our children Katelyn, Jessica and Joshua. To my dad for teaching me the value of perseverance.

—Ray Barley

I’d like to thank RDA and my colleagues there for creating an environment where we can learn together and encouraging me to take on new challenges. I’d also like to thank Ralph Ceseña and Dominic Eve who first got me interested in Business Intelligence technologies many years ago.

—Jim Pletscher

I dedicate this book to each and every member of my family for their unconditional support in all aspects of my life. I love you all!

—Aneel Ismaily