TechNet Webcast: Mastering Time Series Prediction with SQL Server 2008 Data Mining (Level 300)  

Time series data is one of the most useful sources for data mining. Whether it be estimating future gasoline prices or understanding the relationship between the weather and sales, there is a role for time series analysis. In the new release of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Data Mining, Microsoft has introduced some important enhancements to our support in this area, making powerful analysis both more effective and easier to use. In this webcast, we not only introduce these new features, but we also cover many of the business scenarios for which time series prediction is invaluable.

Presenter: Donald Farmer, Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation

Donald Farmer has worked in the Microsoft Business Intelligence team since 2001. He has worked on both the Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services and Integration Services product teams. Donald is now a principal program manager for SQL Server Analysis Services, working to build a seamless integration of predictive and exploratory analytics with the Microsoft business intelligence offering. Donald is a popular speaker at international events for both business and technical audiences on a wide range of topics, including data integration, information quality, metadata intelligence, master data management, and predictive analytics. He is the author of a number of books and articles. Prior to joining Microsoft, Donald worked not only in business intelligence, but also in fields as varied as medieval archaeology and fish farming.