Attribute Discretization: Using the “Equal Areas” Method

Get hands-on exposure to the use of the "Equal Areas" discretization method in Analysis Services. Join BI Architect Bill Pearson as he continues to explore Attribute Discretization, within his extended examination of the dimensional model lying at the heart of the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence solution.

Attribute Discretization: Using the Automatic Method

Join BI Architect Bill Pearson as he continues his overview of Attribute Discretization, within his extended examination of the dimensional model lying at the heart of the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence solution. In this article, we begin a hands-on overview of the use of the Automatic discretization method.

Detach and attach Analysis Service Database using Windows PowerShell and SQL Server 2008 AMO

This installment of our series on " Microsoft Windows PowerShell and SQL Server 2008 AMO" examines the various types of Analysis service database detach and attach methods.

The LEVEL_NUMBER Member Property

BI Architect Bill Pearson introduces the LEVEL_NUMBER intrinsic member property, supported by SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services, and leads a hands-on exercise providing sample uses.

SQL Server Analysis Services

Process Dimensions in an Analysis Service database

Continuing our series on our "Microsoft Windows PowerShell and SQL Server 2008 AMO," Part 8 covers how to process a dimension in an Analysis Service database using Windows PowerShell and SQL Server 2008 AMO.

The LEVEL_UNIQUE_NAME Intrinsic Member Property

SSAS Architect Bill Pearson examines another intrinsic member property, LEVEL_UNIQUE_NAME, which allows us to exercise a great deal of presentation “sleight of hand” in working with MDX in Analysis Services, as well as within Reporting Services and various other reporting applications that can access an Analysis Services cube.

Date Dimensions Part 2

Continuing with his discussion of how to implement a date dimension in SQL Server Analysis services, expert warehousing expert Vincent Rainardi discusses how to use this dimension as a reference dimension as well as other advanced topics.

The Date Dimension in Analysis Services

Data warehousing author and expert, Vincent Rainardi, brings us a new article that looks at one of the most frequently used dimensions in Analysis Services.

Attribute Member Values in Analysis Services

Learn how the appropriate use of attribute member Value can support the selection and delivery of enterprise data in a more focused and consumer-friendly manner. Join BI Architect Bill Pearson in a hands-on examination of the attribute member Value property and its underlying settings in Analysis Services.