-Unique book on a hot data management topic -Part of Digital Press's SQL Server and data mining clusters -Author is an expert on both traditional and Microsoft data mining technologies -Covers new Microsoft data mining products and technologies Microsoft Data Mining approaches data mining from particular the perspective of IT professionals using Microsoft data management technologies. The author explains the new data mining capabilities in Microsoft's SQL Server 2000 database, Commerce Server, and other products, details the Microsoft OLE DB for Data Mining standard, and gives readers best practices for using all of them. The book bridges the previously specialized field of data mining with the new technologies and methods that are quickly making it an important mainstream tool for companies of all sizes. Takes a business analysis and IT perspective approach to data mining using Microsoft data management technologies. Discusses new products available, the capabilities of available products, and the new technologies and methods that bridge the gap between data mining and mainstream companies. Softcover. DLC: Data mining.