Learning about basic dimension processing

You can process dimensions using SSMS processing dialog or XMLA script. Alternatively, you could use the ascmd.exe command line utility to schedule a dimension processing. While developing the solution, you could also process dimensions using SSDT.

Getting ready

Launch SSMS and connect to the existing AdventureWorks_Sample database, which has been previously deployed on your instance of Analysis Services. Expand the Dimensions folder within the current database.

How to do it...

To process a dimension, perform the following steps:

  1. Right-click on any dimension and choose Process; doing so opens the Process Dimension dialog.
  2. Choose any of the dimension processing options except ProcessAdd. This option is not available ...

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