
by Bill A . Daley (Author), JimPinkelman (Author), TimothyPeterson (Author), ShaneSwamer (Author), RussellDarroch (Author), KevinViers (Author)
Microsoft OLAP Unleashed offers professional-level expertise and an in-depth explanation of the latest in multidimensional database management. It contains an entire section on MDX, the programming language of OLAP. MS OLAP Unleashed details real-world uses, how to prepare data, and how to implement an OLAP system. Topics include preparing data, creating cubes, using PivotTable Service, OLAP programming, using Excel as client, server security, real-world examples, managing a data warehouse MDX reference, and system.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 984
Edition: 2nd Ed. I.e. 1st Ed., 2nd Print
Publisher: Sams
Published: 18 Nov 1999
ISBN 10: 0672316714
ISBN 13: 9780672316715
Book Overview: Microsoft OLAP Unleashed offers professional-level expertise and an in-depth explanation of the latest in multidimensional database management. It contains an entire section on MDX, the programming language of OLAP. MS OLAP Unleashed details real-world uses, how to prepare data, and how to implement an OLAP system. Topics include preparing data, creating cubes, using PivotTable Service, OLAP programming, using Excel as client, server security, real-world examples, managing a data warehouse MDX reference, and system.
Tim Peterson is a data warehousing consultant, seminar leader, and database designer with his company, SDG Computing, Inc. He is a MCSD, a MCSE, a MCT, and an associate member of the Data Warehousing Institute. Visit his web site at sdgcomputing.com. Jim Pinkelman, PhD, is VP of Technology and consultant for Geppetto's Workshop, specializing in relational and multi-dimensional databases. He teaches Management Sciences part-time at Loyola University in Chicago. Russell Darroch, PhD, is a MCSE, a MCT, and a MCP and owns a consulting firm in Australia, Accord IT Solutions, which specializes in relational and multidimensional databases. He is also Senior Instructor with Microsoft Australia. Visit his web site at accord-it.com.au.