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About the Book

Build agile and responsive Business Intelligence solutions, Analyze tabular data using the BI Semantic Model (BISM) in SQL Server Analyze tabular data using the BI Semantic Model (BISM) in SQL Server 2012 Analysis Servicesand discover a simpler method for creating corporate-level BI solutions. Led by three BI experts, you'll learn how to build, deploy, and query a BISM tabular model with step-by-step guides, examples, and best practices. This hands-on book shows you how the tabular model's in-memory database enables you to perform rapid analyticswhether you're a professional BI developer new to Analysis Services or already familiar with its multidimensional model.
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ISBN: 978-93-5004-591-6 | Pages: 656 Price: ` 599/-w/CD | Author: Marco Russo, Alberto Ferrari, Chris Webb

when a tabular or multidimensional model is right for your project u a tabular model using SQL Server Data Tools in Microsoft Visual Build Studio 2010 u Integrate data from multiple sources into a single, coherent view of company information Use uthe Data Analysis eXpressions (DAX) language to create calculated columns, measures, and queries u Choose a data modeling technique that meets your organizations performance and usability requirements u Optimize your data model for better performance with xVelocity storage engine Manage complex data relationships, such as multicolumn, banding, and u many-to-many Implement security by establishing administrative and data user roles u

Table of Contents
Introducing the Tabular Model Getting Started with the Tabular Model Loading Data Inside Tabular DAX Basics Understanding Evaluation Context Querying Tabular DAX Advanced Understanding Time Intelligence in DAX Understanding xVelocity and DirectQuery Building Hierarchies Data Modeling in Tabular Using Advanced Tabular Relationships The Tabular Presentation Layer Tabular and PowerPivot Security Interfacing with Tabular Tabular Deployment Optimizations and Monitoring DAX Functions Reference

About the Authors

Marco Russo, MCT, is a BI consultant and mentor who advises clients on the BI lifecycle and relational and multidimensional design of data warehouses. Alberto Ferrari is a BI consultant who focuses on a methodological approach to the BI development lifecycle, as well as performance tuning of SQL and ETL code. Chris Webb, MVP for SQL Server, is an independent consultant and trainer specializing in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, MDX, and DAX.
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