Microsoft(r) SQL Server(r) 2008 MDX Step by Step

by Bryan C. Smith, C. Ryan Clay, Hitachi Consulting

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 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 ServicesCD Practice exercises Database and code samples Fully searchable eBook

392 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 28, 2009

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