This seminar starts by discussing attribute and dimension relationships. You
will learn how to extend the Unified Dimensional Model (UDM) with KPIs, actions, translations,
and perspectives. And after describing the MDX query fundamentals, the we will
explore MDX calculated members and named sets.
Seminar objectives :
Implement dimensions in a cube.
Configure dimension usage in a cube.
Implement custom logic in a cube by using MDX
Step 1: Defining User Hierarchies and Dimension Relationships
Defining Attribute Relationships
Creating and Modifying User Dimension Hierarchies
Associating Dimensions to Measure Groups
Selecting Relationship Types
Practice: Creating and Modifying Dimension Hierarchies
Step 2: Creating KPIs, Actions, Translations, and Perspectives
Understanding KPI Value, Goal, Status, and Trend Properties
Additional KPI Properties
Creating KPIs
Viewing KPIs
Implementing Actions
Localizing Cubes Through Translations
Implementing Cube Perspectives
Practice: Creating KPIs, Actions, Translations, and Perspectives
Step 3: Creating Calculations and Queries by Using MDX
Understanding MDX Syntax
Applying MDX Functions
Creating Calculated Members
Defining Named Sets
Practice: Extending Cubes by Using MDX Expressions
This seminars series based on Microsoft Certification Training Kit for
Exam 70-448: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and
Maintenance
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Self-Paced Training Kits)