This one-of-a-kind book teaches you everything you need to know to use Microsoft's Analysis Services software to build, implement, and manage effective OLAP solutions. Expert advice and in-depth explanations combine to help you and your company take full advantage of the affordable power of SQL Server's built-in OLAP functionality.

Coverage Includes:

• Analyzing large volumes of data effectively with Analysis Services



• Architecting and designing data analysis applications



• Querying OLAP data using MDX



• Programming applications using ADO/MD



• Managing Analysis Services servers with DSO



• Building data mining solutions with Analysis Services



• Using English Query for natural language querying of OLAP data



• Choosing appropriate client tools for exploring OLAP data



• Using the PivotTable Service for client-side data analysis

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.