Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

Course #	2791
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Course Description	This three-day instructor-led course teaches students how to implement an Analysis Services solution in an organization. The course discusses how to use the Analysis Services development tools to create an Analysis Services database and an OLAP cube, and how to use the Analysis Services management and administrative tools to manage an Analysis Services solution.
Course Categories	Microsoft, SQL Server 2005
Course Schedule Info	3 days; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Course Objectives	After completing this course, students will be able to: Describe how SQL Server Analysis Services can be used to implement analytical solutions. Create multidimensional analysis solutions with SQL Server Analysis Services. Implement dimensions in an Analysis Services solution. Implement measures and measure groups in an Analysis Services solution. Query a multidimensional Analysis Services solution. Customize an Analysis Services cube. Deploy and Secure an Analysis Services database. Maintain a multidimensional Analysis Services solution. Implement a Data Mining solution.
Who Should Attend?	This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals and developers who need to implement analysis solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services.
Course Prerequisites	Before attending this course, students must have: Conceptual understanding of OLAP solutions. Experience navigating the Microsoft Windows Server environment. Experience with Windows services (starting and stopping). Experience creating service accounts and permissions. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including: SQL Server Agent. SQL Server query language (SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and DELETE). SQL Server System tables. SQL Server accounts (users and permissions).
Course Length	3 Days
Course Cost	$1,350.00
Associated Exam Number	70-445
Detailed Course Module	Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Overview of Data Analysis Solutions Overview of SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Installing SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Creating Multidimensional Analysis Solutions Developing Analysis Services Solutions Data Sources and Data Source Views Creating a Cube Working with Dimensions Configuring Dimensions Defining Hierarchies Sorting and Grouping Attributes Working with Measures and Measure Groups Working with Measures Working with Measure Groups Querying Multidimensional Analysis Solutions MDX Fundamentals Adding Calculations to a Cube Customizing Cube Functionality Implementing Key Performance Indicators Implementing Actions Implementing Perspectives Implementing Translations Deploying and Securing an Analysis Services Database Deploying an Analysis Services Database Securing an Analysis Services Database Maintaining a Multidimensional Solution Configuring Processing Settings Logging, Monitoring, and Optimizing an Analysis Services Solution Backing Up and Restoring an Analysis Services Database Introduction to Data Mining Overview of Data Mining Creating a Data Mining Solution Validating Data Mining Models
Course Attachment	N/A

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