Microsoft SQL server 2008 MDX step by step

Teach yourself the Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query language--one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you'll build the core techniques for using MDX with Analysis Services to deliver high-performance business intelligence solutions. Discover how to: Construct a...

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Main Author: Smith, Bryan C.
Corporate Author: Hitachi Consulting
Other Authors: Clay, C. Ryan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Redmond, Wash. Microsoft Press 2009
Series:--Step by step
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Teach yourself the Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query language--one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you'll build the core techniques for using MDX with Analysis Services to deliver high-performance business intelligence solutions. Discover how to: Construct and execute MDX queries Work with tuples, sets, and expressions Build complex sets to retrieve the exact data users need Perform aggregation functions and navigate data hierarchies Assemble time-based business metrics Customize an Analysis Services cube through the MDX script Implement dynamic security to control data access Develop MDX-driven reports in SQL Server Reporting Services CD features: Practice exercises Database and code samples Fully searchable eBook
Physical Description:xxiii, 352 pages illustrations, portraits
ISBN:9780735626188
0735638446
0735626189