Last update: July 6, 2023 In this post we will discuss updates to Microsoft SaaS offerings according to results of Microsoft Build 2023 and current documentation. As usual, I first present visual representation and then provide high-level overview of the services. Microsoft Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model that allows users … Continue reading Microsoft SaaS Decision Tree
Artificial Intelligence Decision Tree
Let's discuss decision points for selecting right components for Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. This is also an update to Machine Learning Decision Tree (v1). Keep in mind here that AI is a broader term compared to Machine Learning. Artificial Intelligence functionality in the decision tree is divided between following groups: AI in Business Applications: Dynamics … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Decision Tree
Big Data Decision Tree v4
This is a 4th version of the Big Data Decision Tree (Mind Map), which reflects the last changes in Microsoft products. As usual, a disclaimer: The process of solution selection for Big Data projects is very complex with a lot of factors. That’s why you may use this decision tree only as a first approximation … Continue reading Big Data Decision Tree v4
What “near 100% compatibility” of Azure SQL DB Managed Instance actually means?
Azure SQL Database Managed Instance (Azure SQL DB MI) is a fully managed SQL Server Database Engine Instance hosted in Azure cloud. This is the most compatible PaaS option for migrating on-premises SQL Server databases to the cloud (PaaS is good if you want to use capabilities like automatic patching and version updates, automated backups, … Continue reading What “near 100% compatibility” of Azure SQL DB Managed Instance actually means?
Azure Search with Knowledge-based Cognitive Capabilities
Azure Search is a search-as-a-service cloud solution that gives developers APIs and tools for adding a rich search experience over private, heterogenous content in web, mobile, and enterprise applications. In a context of organizations, applications with search capabilities can be used by External Customers or Internal Business Users. Example of Cognitive Search on top of … Continue reading Azure Search with Knowledge-based Cognitive Capabilities
Monitoring Azure SQL Databases
In this article we will discuss different ways of monitoring data solutions including different types of Azure SQL databases like Azure SQL DB, Azure SQL DW, Azure SQL Managed Instance. This can be done using 2 approaches: Single database monitoring using Internal SQL Server features (SQL Server Query Data Store, SQL Server Dynamic Management Views, … Continue reading Monitoring Azure SQL Databases
Modern Data Platform Map and Video
Last update: Dec 4, 2018 Modern Data Platform Map represents reference organizational layout of most important data pillars and services and corresponding groups of specialists in enterprises. In the following video I make a quick overview of Microsoft Data Platform. I will provide more details in subsequent posts and videos. Please post your questions, suggestions … Continue reading Modern Data Platform Map and Video
Business Intelligence Solutions Decision Tree
In this article we will cover most important Business Intelligence components based on Microsoft Data Platform. One week ago there were announcements on Power BI Premium and Power BI Report Server which will require some clarification, so I decided to create another decision tree describing available Microsoft analytical modeling and visualization tools, and covering Power … Continue reading Business Intelligence Solutions Decision Tree
PPT: Accelerate Academic Research with Cloud Computing
In this deck we will discuss how Microsoft Azure can be used to help Academic Research, and satisfy broad requirements and needs of researchers. We will cover Azure Machine Learning, HDInsight, HPC and other Azure services. 2016-12-08 - Academic Research - MTC Studio Reference materials: Azure Research Case Studies Azure.com website for Cortana Intelligence Suite … Continue reading PPT: Accelerate Academic Research with Cloud Computing
Decision Tree for Enterprise Information Management (EIM)
In continuation to Big Data Solutions Decision Tree, it makes sense to provide additional details on Enterprise Information Management (EIM). In this article we will define EIM as solutions making possible optimal use of information within organizations to support decision-making processes or day-to-day operations that require the availability of knowledge. For this purpose, we will look into following aspects of EIM: … Continue reading Decision Tree for Enterprise Information Management (EIM)
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