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SQL Server Analysis Services

I have a pending project that may or may not be a good candidate for leveraging SQL Server Analysis Services. The project is based around business metric calculations.

Does anyone have some good recommended reading for a crash course in SQL Server Analysis Services that'll let me catch up to speed on what the capabilities and uses are to help me decide if it is worth digging in to further?

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I've been reading Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by Brian Larson and think this is the best book for a beginner on the subject. He is a good writer and has an easy style. His focus is on the overview and allowing you to understand SSAS basics. I'm not sure a seasoned pro would get much out of it, but for me it was perfect. I've also got the Wrox Professional book, which has far more detail but is a less enjoyable read.

Stuart  2010-10-18 23:28:52
Thanks. Found the 2005 version on Safari Online. Looks exactly like what I need.
NA Slacker  2010-10-20 18:29:47
If you are a visual learner, you might also want to check out the free video series by Craig Utley at http://www.learnmicrosoftbi.com/ The quality is high and on par with most training programs that you would pay for. You have to register (free) but then you can download all the videos.
Stuart  2010-10-22 16:20:09

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