SSAS Tabular and Self Service BI the DynamDAX Duo
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The document is a presentation by Anthony Sammartino on self-service business intelligence and the Microsoft BI semantic model, focusing on SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular. It highlights key tools such as Excel, PowerPivot, Power View, and emphasizes the importance of learning DAX for easier data management. The presentation concludes with takeaway points and an invitation for questions, aiming to educate the audience on the capabilities of the discussed technologies.
SSAS Tabular and Self Service BI the DynamDAX Duo
- 1. SSAS Tabular and Self Service BI - The DynamDAX Duo January 9, 2013
- 2. My Contact Information Anthony Sammartino MCITP(BI), PMP® Vice President TekPartners Business Intelligence Solutions (954) 282-1798 asammartino@tekpartners.com Twitter: @SQLAnt Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/apsammartino Blog: www.sqlant.me Web: www.tekpartnersbi.com
- 3. About Me • Started working with SQL Server 7.0 in 1999 • 14 Data Warehouse / BI Projects in 13 Years • 11 Years SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008(R2), 2012 • Live in South Florida with my wife and two daughters • Fan of Miami and Philadelphia Sports teams, all things technology • Solutions Architect, Project Manager, Technical Lead MCP(SQL Server), MCTS(BI), MCITP(BI), PMP®
- 4. Session Overview 1. Self Service Business Intelligence 2. Microsoft BI Semantic Model 3. SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular 4. Takeaway Points 5. Questions
- 5. Self Service Business Intelligence Toolset: Excel PowerPivot Power View • SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular (Multidimensional Coming ) Tableau • Don’t need SSAS • If SSAS is already present Tableau shines with Multidimensional & Tabular Others (Cognos Analysis Studio, etc.)
- 6. Microsoft BI Semantic Model
- 7. SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular Demo Time!
- 8. Takeaway Points • PowerPivot, Power View via SSAS Tabular use xVelocity • xVelocity is the new storage engine; it uses DAX • Learn DAX • It is not easy, but is easier than MDX • Do not take existing MD cubes with reports and move to Tabular • New cube from scratch use Tabular, easier • Ensure that the database can fit in memory if using Tabular.
- 9. Questions & Answers Thank you for your time today and hope you found this educational Anthony Sammartino MCITP(BI), PMP® Vice President TekPartners Business Intelligence Solutions (954) 282-1798 asammartino@tekpartners.com Twitter: @SQLAnt Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/apsammartino Blog: www.sqlant.me Web: www.tekpartnersbi.com