With the MS BI Conference now in full speed, a few interesting announcements were made about three major projects: code name Kilimanjaro, code name Madison and code name Gemini. There's already been quite a lot of buzz around this stuff, so let's take a closer look into it:
Kilimanjaro = BI-focused upgrade to SQL Server 2008, including two important initiatives: Gemini and Madison
Gemini = building into in-memory capabilities with Analysis Services via an Excel add-in. Millions of rows, fast-moving sorting, filtering, slice capabilities, and of course, all integrated with SharePoint. Essentially, another storage mode for Analysis Services with access via MDX.
Madison = stuff MS is doing with the recently acquired DATAllegro technology. Essentially, we're talking about warehouses up to hundreds of terabytes.
Looking at the larger picture, Microsoft joins the in-memory trend that builds up in the industry: IBM Cognos with Applix, SAP Business Objects with SAP BI Accelerator, Oracle with TimesTen, plus the independents like QlikTech for example.
Take a look to the following links for more details:
Mosha's blog:
The big news from MS BI Conference are out
So what is exactly “Project Gemini”
Watch announcements from MS BI Conference in video recording
Doug Henschen's article:
http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/business_intelligence/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=210700171
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