Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 MDX Step by Step
<DIV><p>Teach yourself the Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query language—one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you’ll build the core techniques for using MDX with Analysis Services to deliver high-performance business intelligence solutions.</p><p>Discover how to:</p> <ul><li>Construct and execute MDX queries</li> <li>Work with tuples, sets, and expressions</li> <li>Build complex sets to retrieve the exact data users need</li> <li>Perform aggregation functions and navigate data hierarchies</li> <li>Assemble time-based business metrics</li> <li>Customize an Analysis Services cube through the MDX script</li> <li>Implement dynamic security to control data access</li> <li>Develop MDX-driven reports in SQL Server Reporting Services <br/><br/></li> </ul><p>CD features:</p> <ul><li>Practice exercises</li> <li>Database and code samples</li> <li>Fully searchable eBook</li> </ul></div>