Microsoft Olap Solutions Author:Erik Thomsen, George Spofford, Dick Chase The authors merge their deep experience in OLAP to produce a roadmap to success with Microsoft SQL Server OLAP Services.--Bill Baker, Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft OLAP Solutions OLAP enables users to create, change, and access information from multi-dimensional data warehouses almost instantaneously. Microsoft has unleashed the power of OLAP... more » in one of its most popular products, SQL Server 7, now distributed with its OLAP Services component. This guide to mastering Microsoft OLAP Services begins with a practical introduction to OLAP server concepts and architecture. It then progresses by logical, skill-building steps through a range of crucial topics in maintenance, database optimization, and advanced database design. The authors include in-depth case studies illustrating how to build OLAP applications, as well as instructions on how to construct working OLAP applications, including a healthcare benefits analysis application and a grocery store frequent shopper analysis application. Topics covered in detail include: * The storage and operational architecture of Microsoft OLAP server. * Using the MDX language with Microsoft OLAP server. * Using Microsoft OLAP server to access and update data. * Specifying calculations. * Optimizing server performance. * Securing the server. On the CD-ROM you'll find: * All the sample applications and databases described in the book. * Additional software for working with Microsoft OLAP server. ERIK THOMSEN is Chief Scientist of the DSS Lab, where he works on the design and implementation of integrated DSS systems. He is a frequent speaker at conferences, writes the "Decision Support" column for Intelligent Enterprise, and performs independent research in the areas of multidimensional logic and visualization. His e-mail address is erikdsslab.com. GEORGE SPOFFORD is Chief Architect of the DSS Lab, where he is a consultant and software engineer specializing in design, implementation, and evaluation of OLAP-based DSS systems and related tools. His e-mail address is georgesdsslab.com. DICK CHASE is a Senior Consultant for Decision Support Technology (a part of the Condor Technology Solutions family) and has developed numerous decision support solutions for clients in such industries as retail, healthcare, insurance, and financial services. His e-mail address is dchasedstcorp.com. Wiley Computer Publishing Timely. Practical. Reliable. Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/« less