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SQL Server Analysis Services 2012 Cube Development Cookbook

You're reading from   SQL Server Analysis Services 2012 Cube Development Cookbook If you prefer the instructional approach to a lot of theory, this cookbook is for you. It takes you straight into building data cubes through hands-on recipes, helping you get to grips with SQL Server Analysis Services fast.

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2013
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781849689809
Length 340 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (14) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Introduction to Multidimensional Data Model Design FREE CHAPTER 2. Defining Analysis Services Dimensions 3. Creating Analysis Services Cubes 4. Extending and Customizing Cubes 5. Optimizing Dimension and Cube Processing 6. MDX 7. Analysis Services Security 8. Administering and Monitoring Analysis Services 9. Using Tabular Models 10. DAX Calculations and Queries 11. Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting Tabular Models A. Miscellaneous Analysis Services Topics Index

Using performance tools

Your design and management tool belt will contain several tools that will help you with troubleshooting, optimization, and performance tuning. These may consist of:

  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • DAX Studio add-in for Excel
  • Windows Task Manager and Resource Monitor
  • SQL Server Profiler

Task Manager and Resource Monitor

The most convenient method to check system resources and activity is that of using performance tools in the Windows Task Manager. You can access the Task Manager in any version of Windows using Ctrl + Alt + Delete or by right-clicking on the Windows task bar. Use the Performance tab to view a summary of CPU and memory usage on the computer. Memory use is typically the most important factor to consider first. This will tell you how much RAM is available on the system and how much is currently in use by the Tabular engine and other processes. Use the Processes tab to see whether any other services or applications are competing for memory. You should typically...

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