Starting Point to learn Analysis Services

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Starting Point to learn Analysis Services

Henmi

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November 18, 2002 at 7:48 pm

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Hi,
I'm really new to Analysis Services. I need your advice where should I start with. Could you point me out some good resources (tutorial) on the web for the beginner like me.
Thanks in advance
Hendry

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NPeeters SSChampion Points: 12358 More actions · Answer 1

You can start off with the tutorial that is included with AS. This will give you at least a good overview of the user interface and the most important (basic) aspects.

Personally, I did not check the web for additional resources. I bought a book on Analysis Services, but I don't have it handy, so I cannot give you the exact reference. (I think it was 'Analysis Services Step by Step' by Reed Jacobson.)

I only know of an article on the microsoft website on MDX syntax, which has proven useful to me.

Henmi Ten Centuries Points: 1015 More actions · Answer 2

Thanks NPeeters, that's what I needed (a step by step ref), I'll try to find that book.

Any other help?

Scot J Reagin SSC-Addicted Points: 468 More actions · Answer 3

Hi Henmi -

I don't want to turn this into an ad for my company by check out http://www.aspirity.com for education and implementation resources for Analysis Services. Reed Jacobson (Author of the Step-by-Step) is one of our consultants.

Scot J Reagin

sreagin@aspirity.com

Scot J Reagin
sreagin@hitachiconsulting.com

Henmi Ten Centuries Points: 1015 More actions · Answer 4

shotofirish, Thanks for the resource. I may need it some time.

Hendry

bnordberg SSCertifiable Points: 5379 More actions · Answer 5

I found database journal had some good into lessons such as: http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mssql/article.php/1429671

or

http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mssql/article.php/1497971

The best way to learn it to use your own data, as you will find the biggest obstacle to making a datawarehouse is dealing with the data and all its "issues"

Nick Duckstein Mr or Mrs. 500 Points: 516 More actions · Answer 6

I'm a newbie too. There is an online course being put on by the folks at SDG. I found out about it at the PASS conference. Check it out at http://www.localcubetask.com. There has only been one session, but pretty good so far.

> Nick Duckstein