Introduction to multidimensional models
SQL Server Analysis Services multidimensional models use cube structures to analyze and explore data across dimensions. Multidimensional mode is the default server mode for SQL Server Analysis Services and includes a query and calculation engine for online analytical processing (OLAP) data with multiple storage modes to balance performance with data scalability requirements:
Figure 12.2: Multidimensional models feature cube modeling constructs, including measure groups, dimensions, and relationships
Like when developing a tabular model, the common workflow for developing and deploying a multidimensional model is to use SSDT for Visual Studio or Visual Studio with Analysis Services extensions to design the model, deploy the model as a database to a SQL Server Analysis Services server, configure in multidimensional mode, schedule the automatic reprocessing of the data model using SQL Server Integration Services and SQL...