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7 October 2015
Rolf Tesmer
SQL & BI Solutions Architect
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Agenda
BI Refresher
What is Datazen
Managing the Datazen Server
Client & Server Architecture
Summary & Next Steps
‹#›7 October 2015
Business Intelligence (BI), in its most basic sense,
is delivering
meaningful, accurate, and timely informationdrawn from diverse sources
to support
an informed decision making process.
…and recent business trends indicate it must be…
flexible, fun, collaborative and at all levels in a business.
What is Business Intelligence (BI)?A refresher definition to get us all into the right mindset
Agenda
BI Refresher
What is Datazen
Managing the Datazen Server
Client & Server Architecture
Summary & Next Steps
Datazen – What is it?
Market leader in mobile BI software
Purchased by Microsoft in Apr 2015
Interactive Dashboard Development & Viewing Software
• Modern, Simple and Effective dashboard experience
• Has a licenced Server component
• Has a free Client “Publisher” App component
• Has a free Client “Viewer” App component (or via Web HTML5)
Operates on all form factors (laptop, tablet, mobile)
Heavy focus on touch interactivity and full mobility
Datazen - Key Product Goals
Consumer (Viewer) Experience
Minimise footprint Prioritise mobility
Make it Simple
Make it Fast
Make it Beautiful !
Publisher Experience
Minimise footprintBuild rapidly
Publish rapidly
Create onceConsume anywhere
Datazen – What can it do?
Datazen does Dashboards…!
Datazen – What can it do?
Datazen does KPI’s…!
Datazen – What can it do?
Datazen does Visualisations…!
KPI Repository
Dashboards and Scorecards
Team Collaboration – Share comments and insights
Custom Branding
Custom Maps
Embedding Dashboards into other apps (SharePoint, Custom web Apps)
Datazen – Server Component
Datazen – Publisher App Component
Windows 7 (preview)
KPI Repository
Dashboards and Scorecards
Team Collaboration – Share comments and insights
Custom Branding
Custom Maps
Embedding Dashboards into other apps (SharePoint, Custom web Apps)
Datazen – Viewer App Component(s)
Windows 7 (preview)
Datazen - Usability & Development
27/27
Power View
Tableau
Excel (Pivots)
& Report Builder
Datazen - Viewer & Publisher
Agenda
BI Refresher
What is Datazen
Managing the Datazen Server
Client & Server Architecture
Summary & Next Steps
Datazen – Authentication & Security
Default
• Datazen User & Password
Active Directory
• Checked within Datazen to ensure they are a known user
• Forwarded to Active Directory for validation
ADFS
• Forwarded to ADFS Server for validation
• Checked within Datazen to ensure they are a known user
External Authentication Provider
Datazen – Creating & Refreshing Data
All Data Managed via the Datazen Control Panel
• The Datazen Publisher does not author data!
Creating a Data View in Control Panel …
• Data Connection Link to underlying source
• Data View Query the source data
• Can be “personalised to each member”
Managing Data Refresh in Control Panel …
• One time only
• Real-time
• Scheduled
• Forced (just do it now!)
Datazen - Control Panel
Agenda
BI Refresher
What is Datazen
Managing the Datazen Server
Client & Server Architecture
Summary & Next Steps
27/27
Datazen – Not all Clients are Equal
Windows 7 Preview
X
X
X
Datazen Server – Base Architecture
Components
1. Core Server
2. Cache Server
3. Web Server3. Web Server Services
Web API (REST)
Control Panel
Viewer (Browser)
1. Core Server Services
Core Service (repository)
Data Acquisition Service
Rendering Service2. Cache Services
Data View caching
Datazen is NOT
a Database!
Core: 7,500 users(10% concurrent)
CPU: 8 Cores
RAM: 16GB
Datazen Server – Scale Out (example)
Core Server & Services
(#) Can be scaled
Cache Servers 1… n
Web Servers 1… n
(TCP/80 | TCP/443)
(stateless)
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Agenda
BI Refresher
What is Datazen
Managing the Datazen Server
Client & Server Architecture
Summary & Next Steps
Summary – How to Get It?
How do I get Datazen? And what is the Cost?
• Must be a Microsoft SQL customer
• Must have SQL Enterprise licence (2008+)
• Must have Software Assurance (SA)
What do I get? Server Software
• Licence allows deployment to any Windows OS
What do I get? Client App(s)
• All client software is free NOW (via your friendly local App Store!)
Summary – 8 Reasons To Like It
1. Simple and rapid dashboard development
2. Easy access self service reporting on any device
3. Beautiful interactive visualisations
4. Team collaboration via App on any device
5. Single point of defining data and rules
6. KPI repository for centralised KPI definitions
7. Simple and scalable architecture
8. Free for SQL Enterprise SA customers
Thank You for Attending Today’s Session!
Questions?
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DBMS OLAP Cloud Files Hadoop API OData etc…
Appendix - Where does Datazen fit in?
ExcelPower View
Power Map
Power Pivot
Power Query
ExcelPivot Tables
Adhoc
Tabular
Analytics
SQL SSRS Report Builder
Server
View / Pub
Server
Fixed &
Scheduled
Reports
Fixed
Visual
Dashboards
More Native Mobility Less Native Mobility
Adhoc
Visual
Analytics
Power BI
Cloud
Mobile
Desktop
Map
Presentations
Adhoc
Visual
Analytics
Appendix Microsoft BI in the MarketplaceWhere is Microsoft BI positioned?
Gartner Magic Quadrant (Feb 15)
Microsoft are in the Leaders
Quadrant
Leaders Definition:
Vendors that are strong in
breadth/ depth of BI platform
capabilities.
Can deliver on enterprise
implementations that support a
BI strategy.
They articulate a business
proposition that fits with BI
buyers, supported by capability
to deliver on a global basis
Microsoft
• $15m+ in revenue
• 20+ Gartner client survey responses
Appendix - Datazen Connections
What can Datazen connect to?
• Microsoft SQL Server (Database)
• Microsoft SQL Azure (Database)
• Generic ODBC data sources
• Microsoft SQL Analysis Services
• Microsoft SharePoint Lists
• Excel documents on network shares
• Web Services• (can be customised & restricted by security)
