SQL Server SSAS (Multidimensional MDX) - an Introduction

🎉 Course Title: SQL Server SSAS (Multidimensional MDX) - an Introduction

🚀 Headline: Create cubes from databases, analyse them in Excel, SSRS etc. using SSAS MDX (a Business Intelligence tool)

Course Description:

🌟 Student Reviews:

• *"Good Stuff Overall!!! In my opinion, the instructor did great with the 'How-tos' which helped for sure in grasping the whole concept of how to create cubes, set up data source and source views, dimensions, add attributes etc." - Lakeside David-Debo
• *"A fantastic course which gets you rolling very quickly and comfortably, thanks for the short and condensed knowledge delivery. Thanks, Phillip you made SSAS very simple for me." - Anup Kale
• *"This is really the perfect course for beginners! Easy to learn and very inspirational for further investigations in SSAS. Thank you very much, Phillip!" - Marina Barinova

Welcome to Mastering SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) with MDX Cubes - Your Gateway to Business Intelligence!

🔍 Understanding the Need: You've mastered the art of writing SQL queries in SQL Server Management Studio and have built robust databases for transactional processing. But what about when you need to analyze this data quickly? OLTP databases aren't designed for this purpose. They are optimized for adding transactions at high speed, not for serving up reports or dashboards that require aggregated data.

💡 Introduction to SSAS: Enter SQL Server Analytical Services (SSAS)! SSAS is the analytical powerhouse within the Microsoft BI suite, specifically designed to handle complex analysis tasks by providing pre-aggregated data in a format called "cubes." This allows for faster query performance and the ability to serve large numbers of concurrent users.

🧠 Why Learn SSAS & MDX? MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) is the language used to query data within a cube, enabling you to slice and dice data in ways that are not possible with standard SQL queries. It's a crucial skill for any BI professional looking to leverage the full capabilities of SSAS.

⚙️ What You Will Learn:

• Creating Cubes from Databases: We'll start by creating a cube from an existing database and then move on to create one from a Data Warehouse, which is a special type of database designed for reporting and analysis.
• Understanding Data Sources & Source Views: You'll learn how to set up data sources and source views that feed into your SSAS cube, ensuring your data is where and when you need it.
• Dimensions and Attributes: Discover how to create dimensions within a cube and the attributes that make up these dimensions, allowing for more meaningful analysis.
• Exporting Cubes & Integration: Export your SSAS cube back into SQL Server Management Studio, and learn how to integrate it with SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for reporting purposes.
• Exploring MDX Queries: Finally, we'll delve into the world of MDX queries, which will allow you to perform complex analysis directly in Excel or through other front-end tools like SSRS.

🎓 Who Is This Course For? This course is designed for absolute beginners to SSAS and MDX, as well as those who want to refresh their knowledge of the subject. No prior experience with SSAS or MDX is required—just bring your curiosity and eagerness to learn!

📅 Enroll Now: Dive into the world of Business Intelligence with SQL Server SSAS (Multidimensional MDX). Whether you're a data analyst, a developer, or simply someone who wants to understand how to turn raw data into actionable insights, this course is your stepping stone.

Join us and unlock the power of your data with SQL Server SSAS and MDX! 💫