This document provides an overview of SQL Server 2014 and related Microsoft business intelligence and analytics products. It discusses the following key capabilities:
1) Faster insights can be gained from any type and size of data using tools like Power BI, Power Query, and Polybase.
2) Self-service BI is enabled through Excel with features like PowerPivot and Power View that allow users to easily discover, visualize and share insights.
3) Hadoop and big data analytics are supported through HDInsight and capabilities like Polybase that allow SQL queries to span both relational and Hadoop data.
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