This document provides an overview of SQL Server Analysis Services and Data Mining tools and algorithms. It discusses: - The SQL Server 2008 Data Mining Add-in for Microsoft Office 2007 which allows data mining in Excel. - Common data mining algorithms like decision trees, clustering, association rules, and time series analysis. - Resources for learning about data warehousing, BI, and data mining concepts, processes, and techniques. - How to access sample databases and demo projects to experiment with data mining.