Chapter 15. Analyzing DAX query plans
DAX is a functional language with a very fast execution engine. However, you can write the same calculation with different DAX expressions, possibly obtaining a different performance. In order to find a more efficient DAX expression, the first step is to identify the bottlenecks of an existing formula.
In this chapter, you will learn the architecture of the DAX query engine. You will also see how to obtain information about query plans and performance counters related to a particular DAX expression and how to read the information provided by Microsoft SQL Server Profiler and other tools. This knowledge is fundamental to optimize any DAX formula.
Introducing the DAX query engine
The DAX query engine accepts ...
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