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white paperSSAS Tabular as Analytical Engine
This article describes the pros and cons of using SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular as the analytical engine in a service or application, based on the experience of companies who have adopted it. Read more
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I recently read the blog post from James Serra Tabular model: Not ready for prime time? (read also the comments because there are discussions about a few points raised by James) and the following post from Christian Wade Multidimensional or… Read more
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The Analysis Services team just posted a blog entry with a few useful links to jumpstart your experience with Tabular project in Analysis Services “Denali”. In these early days I read several messages asking for clarification about the names and… Read more
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I recently delivered the online session Create your first SSAS Tabular Model at 24HOP Pass Summit, which recording is now available here. I received many questions and did not have enough time, so I answer now in this blog post.… Read more
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SQL Server Analysis Services is a product that does not have its own product code, being sold as part of SQL Server. I think that also Microsoft does not know (and cannot know) the exact number of users. For this… Read more
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It is available the new edition of the advanced OLAP book, now called “Expert Cube Development with SSAS Multidimensional Models”. The previous edition was titled “Expert Cube Development with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services” and the biggest issue of… Read more
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The last update of Power Query finally supports Analysis Services Multidimensional and Tabular. I waited this version for a very long time, but now it’s finally here! Chris Webb already wrote an interesting blog post with several useful link and informations. You… Read more
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white paperThe Many-to-Many Revolution
This white paper explores many different uses of many-to-many relationships in both SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional and Tabular models. Read more
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The default memory settings for Analysis Services Tabular might be less than optimal. This article describes why this might happen, and guides you choosing the right configuration. Read more
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During TechEd 2011, Microsoft announced an important update to its BI roadmap. The reason why this is important is related to the previous announcement, which I discussed in November 2010 by including links to several sources and comments. At PASS Summit… Read more