Glossary

action

A command stored in a cube and used by a client application to start a new application or to retrieve detailed information about an item selected by the user.

aggregated value

A single, summary value, retrieved from a cube, which is derived from multiple rows in a fact table.

aggregation

Summarized values of a measure.

Analysis Management Objects (AMO)

The application program interface (API) for Analysis Services.

analytical reports

Dynamic, interactive reports that allow a user to drill down to detailed information or drill up to high-level summaries; they are typically used by analysts or managers who need deeper insights into a situation.

application key

A key column for a record that is created and maintained in a source application. ...

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