SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tutorials
Explore the power of SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) to build sophisticated analytical solutions, including multidimensional models and tabular models, for business intelligence.
Getting Started with SSAS
This section covers the fundamental concepts and initial steps for working with SSAS.
1. Introduction to Analysis Services
Understand the architecture and capabilities of SSAS.
2. Setting Up Your SSAS Environment
Learn how to install and configure SSAS for development.
Developing Multidimensional Models
Dive into creating and managing cube-based models for complex analytical queries.
3. Creating Your First Cube
Build a basic multidimensional model with dimensions and measures.
Key Concepts: Dimensions, Measures, Cubes, Hierarchies.
4. Designing Advanced Cube Structures
Explore semi-additive measures, related
5. Using MDX for Advanced Calculations
Write Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) for sophisticated slicing and dicing.
WITH MEMBER [Measures].[YTD Sales] AS 'SUM( YTD([Date].[Calendar Year].CurrentMember.Children), [Measures].[Sales Amount] )' SELECT {[Measures].[Sales Amount], [Measures].[YTD Sales]} ON 0 FROM [Adventure Works]
Developing Tabular Models
Discover the in-memory analytics engine and DAX for modern BI solutions.
6. Creating Your First Tabular Model
Build a relational-style model using Visual Studio or SQL Server Data Tools.
7. Writing DAX Expressions
Learn Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for powerful data modeling and analysis.
Total Sales := SUM('Sales'[Sales Amount])
8. Optimizing Tabular Models
Techniques for improving performance and scalability.
Deployment and Management
Learn how to deploy, secure, and manage your SSAS solutions.
9. Deploying SSAS Models
Steps to deploy your multidimensional or tabular models to a SSAS server.
10. Securing Analysis Services
Implement role-based security for your cubes and tabular models.