Chapter VI.1. Introduction to SQL Server Analysis Services
SQL Server Analysis Services is one of the key components of a business intelligence (BI) solution. Historically, BI has been a tool only for larger enterprises; however, the usability of many of the BI tools emerging today is helping many smaller enterprises implement business intelligence into their company's database structure.
In this chapter, you discover some of the basics of SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). A great benefit of SSAS is its ability to convert huge amounts of raw data into actionable intelligence. In short, SSAS provides the answers to key business questions almost as quick as the decision makers can ask the questions.
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