Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services with MDX and DAX Sivakumar Harinath, Ronald Pihlgren
Publisher: Wiley

When a client tool issues a DAX query via the DirectQuery access mode, the DAX query is passed and then converted into an equivalent SQL query that accesses the source SQL Server database directly. Nov 26, 2012 - As time goes by, it is highly likely that SQL Server professionals with SQL Server 2012 certifications will enjoy advantages not available to those without a SQL Server 2012 certification. These are formal BI applications, sanctioned and funded by IT, with project plans, and are built and managed by BI professionals. Model developers can embed business logic in the model using MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) or DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) calculation languages. Dec 23, 2011 - Analysis Services. Jun 26, 2012 - On a side note, DirectQuery vs Vertipaq Modes in SSAS Tabular Model slide deck can be downloaded from here: http://www.mssqlgirl.com/slide-deck-directquery-vs-vertipaq-for-pass-dwbi-vc.html In-Memory mode supports both DAX and MDX query types. Sep 16, 2011 - The answer is very simple: when you upgrade your Analysis Services project or server to SQL Server “Denali”, every cube automatically becomes a BI Semantic Model. Aug 6, 2013 - Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services with MDX and DAX. The title hides the fact that this book will cover both BISM Multidimensional with MDX and BISM Tabular with DAX. Jan 24, 2011 - (Copied from SQL Server Team blog). The BI Semantic Model is The business logic is created by the model author using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) or MDX (Multidimensional Expressions). Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services with MDX(WROX 30 April 2012). Download Link Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure . A new Business Intelligence Semantic Model (BISM) in Analysis Services that will power Crescent as well as other Microsoft BI front end experiences such as Excel, Reporting Services and SharePoint Insights.