Microsoft® SQL Server(TM) 2005 Analysis Services Step by Step...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 400 pages
• Published by: Microsoft Press; Pap/Cdr edition April 26, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0735621993
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0735621992
• Book Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Book Description
Your hands-on guide to learning Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, Microsofts customizable analysis solution for business data modeling and interpretation. Analysis Services is a powerful tool for business intelligence, so understanding the essentialshow to create a cube, as well as how to deploy, customize, and extend the basic calculationsis critical to harnessing the full benefits of SQL Server. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to get started, how to build scalable analytical applications, and how to use and administer advanced features. Interactivity features (enhanced in SQL Server 2005), data translation, and security are also covered in detail. With Step by Step, you work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises. Whether youre a beginning programmer or new to this version of the technology, youll understand the fundamental techniques for using Analysis Services. A companion CD includes data sets and sample code.

Publisher Description
The popular STEP BY STEP approach provides hands-on guidance to beginning-level programmers and those new to SQL Server 2005. A sequential, learn-by-doing tutorial, this book covers key features and techniques of Analysis Services to help programmers harness the full power of SQL Server 2005. The companion CD includes data sets and sample code.

Key Book Benefits:

Delivers step-by-step instruction about how to install, enable, envision, create, and share analytical models based on SQL Server 2005 data stores

Provides hands-on exercises that help develop proficiency quickly-based on data stores and examples provided on the enclosed CD

Features expertise from Hitachi Consulting, which creates specialized SQL Server–based data solutions for corporate customers

STEP BY STEP is ideal for anyone with a basic understanding of SQL Server

Reader Reviews
This book is centered on its step by step instuctions which demonstrate the features of Analysis Services. It is best to follow the instructions by performing them in Visual Studio. I had no trouble installing the database using the CD-Rom as provided by Safari which includes an MDF file and SQL script. A postitive is that there is very little fluff in this book, it lists the steps and explains the concepts without going into great detail. In fact, I would prefer a little more explanation of what's going on under the hood, but at the same time it is nice not to get bogged down in a large highly detailed book. This is a good introduction to Analysis Services but will not make you an expert. Comment | | (Report this)