Understanding Microsoft OLAP Architecture
Applies to: SQL Server Analysis Services Azure Analysis Services Fabric/Power BI Premium
Use these topics to better understand SQL Server Analysis Services multidimensional databases and plan how to implement multidimensional databases in your business intelligence solution.
Logical Architecture
Server Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)
Dimension Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)
Cube Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)
Physical Architecture
OLAP Engine Server Components
Local Cubes (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)
Programming Architecture
Developing with Analysis Management Objects (AMO)
Developing with Analysis Services Scripting Language (ASSL)
International Considerations
Globalization scenarios for Analysis Services