Securing an Analysis Services Instance

To correctly secure data that is stored in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS), you must secure each point of access to the instance of Analysis Services. These access points include the following:

• Securing the Analysis Services Computer
• Securing the Windows Operating System for Analysis Services
• Securing Program Files, Common Components, and Data Files
• Securing Client Communication with an Analysis Services Instance
• Securing the Data Sources Used by Analysis Services
• Securing Access Through Analysis Services