SQL Server Analysis Services Client Tools

This section provides comprehensive documentation for the various client tools used with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). These tools enable users to design, develop, deploy, manage, and interact with multidimensional and tabular data models.

Featured Documentation:

SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) for Analysis Services
Learn how to use SSDT to create, deploy, and manage Analysis Services projects, including tabular and multidimensional models.
Excel Add-in for Analysis Services
Discover how to connect Microsoft Excel to Analysis Services data models to perform ad-hoc analysis and create reports.
Power BI Integration with Analysis Services
Explore how to leverage Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service to connect to and visualize data from SSAS.
DAX Studio
A popular third-party tool for DAX query writing, execution, and performance analysis within Analysis Services.
Tabular Editor
An essential tool for developing and managing tabular models, offering advanced features for schema manipulation and synchronization.

Key Concepts:

Understanding Analysis Services Project Types
Differences between Multidimensional and Tabular models.
Connecting to Analysis Services Instances
Protocols, connection strings, and authentication methods.
Best Practices for Client Tool Usage
Tips for efficient development and management.

Code Examples:

Here's a sample connection string using AMO (Analysis Management Objects):

                    Microsoft.AnalysisServices.Server server = new Microsoft.AnalysisServices.Server();
                    server.Connect("Provider=MSOLAP;Data Source=your_server_name;Initial Catalog=your_database_name;Integrated Security=SSPI;");
                

And a simple DAX query example:

                    EVALUATE
                    CALCULATETABLE(
                        VALUES('Product'[Product Name]),
                        'Sales'[Sales Amount] > 1000
                    )
                