Chapter 5. Intermediate OLAP Modeling
After you've mastered basic OLAP modeling and the use of SSAS, the next area to investigate is using some of the intermediate and advanced capabilities of SSAS.
This chapter's examples continue to build on the AdventureWorksDW sample. The assumption is that you've built a basic cube using the sample database and now want to further enhance your cube. This chapter will cover the following topics:
Adding KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Reviewing Perspectives
Understanding Translations for Currency Localization
Covering Actions: Regular, Drillthrough, and Reporting Actions
Adding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
A key performance indicator (KPI) is an object that helps cube users to quickly check the status of the ...
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