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Microsoft Course 6234 - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Service — A 3-Day Course

* Open Public Course* Closed In-House Course

Course Synopsis

This instructor-led M6234 course teaches students how to implement an Analysis Services solution in an organization. The course discusses how to use the Analysis Services development tools to create an Analysis Services database and an OLAP cube, and how to use the Analysis Services management and administrative tools to manage an Analysis Services solution.

Course Objectives

After completing this M6235 training course the student will be able to:

Intended Audience

The primary audience for this course is individuals who design and maintain business intelligence solutions for their organization. These individuals work in environments where databases play a key role in their primary job and may perform database administration and maintenance as part of their primary job responsibilities.

The secondary audience for this course is individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server Analysis Services to the organization.

Course Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students should have the following prerequisites:

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

London — £595 (+VAT)

  • 6–8 Apr 2010
  • 7–9 Apr 2010
  • 5–7 May 2010
  • 7–9 Jul 2010
  • 2–4 Aug 2010
  • 1–3 Sep 2010
  • 3–5 Nov 2010
  • 8–10 Dec 2010

Bristol — £595 (+VAT)

  • 24–26 Mar 2010
  • 18–20 Aug 2010

Wokingham — £595 (+VAT)

  • 2–4 Jun 2010
  • 6–8 Oct 2010

Leicester — £195 (+VAT)

  • 26–28 May 2010

Manchester — £595 (+VAT)

  • 12–14 Jul 2010
  • 4–6 Oct 2010

Leeds — £595 (+VAT)

  • 29–31 Mar 2010
  • 2–4 Aug 2010
  • 15–17 Nov 2010
  • 29 Nov–1 Dec 2010

Edinburgh — £595 (+VAT)

  • 2–4 Jun 2010

Outline Course Contents

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

This module introduces common analysis scenarios and describes how Analysis Services provides a powerful platform for multidimensional OLAP solutions and data mining solutions. The module then describes the main considerations for installing Analysis Services.

Creating Multidimensional Analysis Solutions

This module introduces the development tools you can use to create an Analysis Services multidimensional analysis solution, and describes how to create data sources, data source views, and cubes.

Working with Cubes and Dimensions

This module describes how to edit dimensions and to configure dimensions, attributes, and hierarchies.

Working with Measures and Measure Groups

This module explains how to edit and configure measures and measure groups.

Querying Multidimensional Analysis Solutions

This module introduces multidimensional expressions (MDX) and describes how to implement calculated members and named sets in an Analysis Services cube.

Customizing Cube Functionality

This module explains how to customize a cube by implementing key performance indicators (KPIs), actions, perspectives, and translations.

Deploying and Securing an Analysis Services Database

This module describes how to deploy an Analysis Services database to a production server, and how to implement security in an Analysis Services multidimensional solution.

Maintaining a Multidimensional Solution

This module discusses the maintenance tasks associated with an Analysis Services solution, and describes how administrators can use the Analysis Services management tools to perform them.

Introduction to Data Mining

This module introduces data mining, and describes how to implement data mining structures and models. It then explains how to validate data model accuracy.