Storage Modes and Caching in SSAS

The cube metadata is always stored in the SSAS server, but as an administrator, you can control the storage locations of the cube data and any aggregations.   MOLAP(Multidimensional OLAP)-Metadata, Aggregation and Data are stored in SSAS. Data is stored in a compressed format on the server. Storage size is 20-25% of the relational data. […]

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KPI and Actions in SSAS

KPI’s are quantifiable measures that represent critical success factors, and analysts use them to measure company performance over time, against a predefined goal. For example, sales profit, Revenue Growth, and Growth in Customer base are good KPI Candidates. KPIs are typically used as part of a strategic performance measurement framework, commonly known as a business […]

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Hierarchies and attributes in SSAS

These are notes l’m sharing for any one interested in SSAS 1. Attribute Hierarchy (All level and key level) 2. User Defined Hierarchy (Multiple Levels) By default SSAS will create a hierarchy called – attribute hierarchy (All level and key level) Natural hierarchies – If the parent level and child level in the hierarchy has […]

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