All The Datas!
Well, of course you feel that way, especially when all the data is yours for the taking, much like dinner on Thanksgiving.
Data
Would You Like Another Byte?
It happens every year. You sit at the table, feeling full and wanting more. So many choices are on the table for you. Having already sampled everything at least once, and despite no longer needing any additional calories, you stand up and stick your fork into plate of juicy turkey flesh. You take a huge … Read more
10 Ways to Avoid Datatype Mismatches
How well do you know your data? I’m not talking about user names, passwords, or credit card numbers. I don’t expect you to know the values stored inside the rows and tables of your database (although I *was* once called out for not knowing such details so apparently there are some people out there that … Read more
We Need A Data Dump
Came across this video today and I wanted to share it here. Not sure about you but this video is painfully familiar to me. End users always want more data. They often have no idea what they are looking for. Many are just hoping to come across some nugget of gold in a huge pile … Read more
Which Data Professional Are You?
There are many paths to becoming a data professional.
Love Your PowerPivot Mashups
This past Monday I listed out the five trends that data professionals need to be aware of and how it will impact their careers. I’m here to tell you something else: Dont just love your data, that isn’t enough. You need to make love to your data using tools like PowerPivot. Yesterday Rob Collie (blog | @powerpivotpro) provided a … Read more
