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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.
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"Logically Progresses" - by Mr Zu on 02-JUL-2012
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Bryan Smith is an excellent guide to the intricacies of MDX.
The exercises are designed to walk you logically through the central concepts of OLAP cubes and the MDX query language, beginning with tuples, sets and expressions and then building more the complex queries required by most applications.
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"Perfect !" - by Lidong on 17-JUN-2010
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it's really perfect book introducing MDX, I learned a lot from it. Thakns the author.
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"best into to MDX ever" - by Karol K on 17-MAR-2010
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I love this book, awesome job Bryan and Ryan
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Product > Microsoft SQL Server 2008
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