Designing Analysis Services Multidimensional Database Objects

In This Section

The following topics provide guidance on designing Analysis Services multidimensional database objects.

• Defining an Analysis Services Database
  Describes how to define an Analysis Services database.

• Defining Data Sources (Analysis Services)
  Describes how to define Analysis Services data source objects.

• Designing Data Source Views (Analysis Services)
  Describes how to design Analysis Services data source views.

• Designing Dimensions
  Describes how to design Analysis Services dimension objects.

• Designing Cubes
  Describes how to design Analysis Services cube objects.

• Designing Multidimensional Objects without an Existing Relational Schema
  Describes how to design multidimensional database objects without an existing relational schema.

• Analysis Services Personalization Extensions
  Describes how to design Personalization Extensions for SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services.