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Course Outline
Introduction to SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
- Fundamentals of Business Intelligence concepts
- The function of SSAS within the Microsoft BI ecosystem
- Insight into SSAS architecture and core components
- The connection between SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI
Installation and Configuration of SSAS
- Setting up SQL Server Analysis Services
- Tailoring SSAS environments
- Exploring deployment modes:
- Multidimensional model
- Tabular model
- Administration of SSAS databases and instances
BI and Data Analytics Frameworks
- Grasping data warehouses and analytical structures
- Converting operational data into actionable business insights
- Developing analytical strategies for informed decision-making
- Overview of OLAP and analytical processing techniques
SSAS Data Modeling
- Foundations of multidimensional data models
- Structuring dimensions and measures
- Construction of cubes and analytical frameworks
- Establishing connections between data entities
- Adhering to best practices in BI data modeling
Managing SSAS Tabular Models
- Analyzing tabular model architecture
- Development and administration of tabular models
- Executing queries on tabular data
- Utilizing calculations and analytical expressions
- Enhancing the performance of tabular models
Querying Multidimensional Data via MDX
- Introduction to MDX (Multidimensional Expressions)
- Interrogating cubes and dimensions
- Development of calculated members and measures
- Filtering and examining multidimensional data
Advanced SSAS Capabilities
- Leveraging Columnstore Index technology
- Boosting analytical query efficiency
- Strengthened integration with SSIS
- Overview of Master Data Services (MDS) integration
Deployment of BI Solutions with SSAS
- Rolling out SSAS solutions into production environments
- Linking SSAS models with client-side applications
- Integration with reporting and visualization platforms
- Facilitating enterprise-wide BI scenarios
Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning
- Monitoring SSAS performance metrics
- Diagnosing frequent configuration errors
- Refining queries and data models
- Implementing best practices for SSAS administration
Hands-on Workshop and Course Recap
- Construction of analytical models using SSAS
- Creation and querying of BI solutions
- Examination of real-world SSAS deployment cases
- Recap of core concepts and recommended next steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with data analysis principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server
14 Hours
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