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Introduction to SQL Server Analysis Services
Devin Knight (@knight_devin)
www.devinknightsql.com
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About Me
BI Consultant and Trainer with Pragmatic Works
Author of 4 SQL Server books
MCP, MCITP Certified
Has spoke at past events like PASS, Code Camps, User Groups and SQL Saturdays
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Agenda
Understand the different flavors of SSAS
Developing for Multidimensional
Developing for Tabular
Deciding which Analysis Services is for you
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Favors of Analysis Services
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PowerPivot Development
• Self service BI
• Cube without a data warehouse
• Mashing of loosely related data
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Demo
• Create a basic PowerPivot workbook
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Tabular Development
• xVelocity Engine
• Similar to PowerPivot but for a Server
• Can Create New or Import from PowerPivot
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Demo
• Import a PowerPivot workbook into Tabular
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Multidimensional Development• OLAP Storage Engine
• Dimensional Model
• Measure Groups
• Dimensions
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Demo
• Date Source
• Data Source View
• Cube Design
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Dimension Design
Customer
City
State
Country
Gender Marital
Country
State
City
Customer
Gender
Customer
Marital
Gender
Customer
Customer
City
State
Country
Gender
Marital
Attributes Hierarchies
Age
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Attribute Relationships
• Storage
• Speed
• Security
• Member Properties
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Demo
Hierarchies
Attribute Relationships
Keys
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Which Analysis Services is for you?
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BISM Multidimensional
• OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)
• Data Compression X3
• Best with Dimensional Model
• Query Language – MDX
Multidimensional vs Tabular
BISM Tabular
• xVelocity Engine
• Data Compression X10
• Any Data Sources
• Query Language – DAX
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Things to Consider• Scalability• Presentation Options• Security• Model Compatibility• Data Source Flexibility• Ease of Query Language• Time to Develop
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Decision Matrix
ServicesSpeed development through training, and rapid development services from Pragmatic Works.
ProductsBI products to convert to a Microsoft BI platform and simplify development on the platform.
FoundationHelping those who do not have the means to get into information technology and to achieve their dreams.
Sales : [email protected] Email: [email protected] Twitter: @knight_devin
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