This not only explains how to design and create multidimensional objects, databases, dimensions, and stone, but also provide valuable information about the reasons behind design decisions made by the development team. Here's what you'll find inside: Understand the key concepts of multidimensional modeling Explore the multidimensional object model and language Learn the definitions of key concepts of the MDX language and gain a deep understanding of advanced MDX concepts Understanding the mechanisms of integrating multidimensional and relational databases Learn how to build client applications to access data in Analysis Checking server architecture Services, including the main data structure, data processing, and query resolution algorithm gains a deep understanding of internal and external protocols for data transfer, including the XML / A protocol Learn how Analysis Services manages memory Explore the security model, including role-based security, security access codes , and data security Find out how to monitor and manage Analysis Services All the code for the sample database used in this book can be found in www.informit.com/title/0672327821.