Your hands-on guide to learning Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, Microsoft's customizable analysis solution for business data modeling and interpretation. Analysis Services is a powerful tool for business intelligence, so understanding the essentials-how to create a cube, as well as how to deploy, customize, and extend the basic calculations-is critical to harnessing the full benefits of SQL Server. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to get started, how to build scalable analytical applications, and how to use and administer advanced featuresWith STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises. A companion CD includes data sets and sample code.