Introduction to Analysis Services 2012 Tabular

26th September 2013 - 27th September 2013

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at BI professionals who want to develop SQL Server Analysis Services 2012 Tabular models. No previous knowledge of Analysis Services is required.

What you will learn

The course outline, in detail, is as follows:

Day 1

SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services: understanding and comparing Tabular and Multidimensional models, and when to use which type of model
Introducing the SQL Server Data Tools development environment
SSAS Tabular basic concepts: tables, columns, relationships and measures
Loading data into SSAS Tabular
Basic DAX: creating simple calculated columns and measures
Handling regular and parent/child hierarchies
Intermediate DAX: aggregating data with SUM(), SUMX() and other functions
Advanced DAX: evaluation contexts and an introduction to the CALCULATE() function

Day 2

More Advanced DAX: using the CALCULATE() function in measures
DAX Queries
Configuring Tabular models for use with Power View
Implementing security on a Tabular model, including dynamic security
Writing time intelligence calculations in DAX
Processing and partitioning
Real-time BI with DirectQuery

Key benefits

This course will enable you to build your own SSAS 2012 Tabular models and create queries and calculations using DAX.

Cost: £Ł499 + VAT until May 31st 2013, Ł549 + VAT after that +VAT

Trainer

Chris Webb is the owner of Crossjoin Consulting, and is a consultant specialising in Analysis Services, MDX, PowerPivot and DAX. He is a co-author of "Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services: The BISM Tabular Model", "Expert Cube Development with SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services", and "MDX Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 and Hyperion Essbase", and blogs at http://cwebbbi.wordpress.com/

Location

LMG Training and Development
15 Risborough Street
Southwark
SE1 0HG

legal disclaimer

Cancellations must be submitted in writing, either via email or by post. Registrants whose cancellations are received at least 2 weeks before the beginning of the course are entitled to a full refund minus a £80 processing fee. No refunds will be given to registrants who cancel less than 1 week before the beginning of the course or who fail to attend. Substitutions for paid registrants may be made at any time. However, written notice is required and for complete accuracy must include all pertinent changes for the substituting attendee.

In the extraordinary case where the course is cancelled a full refund will be given to all paid registrants. Crossjoin Consulting will not refund any other amount paid by registrants to other companies, including travel expenses and hotel reservations.

Chris Webb's Introduction to MDX course was well-run, informative and good value. It gave me a good understanding of the key principles and ideas and how to apply them to real world situations. It was great environment to learn in, with Chris giving excellent practical exercises and having the depth of knowledge to answer to any group questions.

Calvin Ferns

Consultant, Adatis

Chris has an incredible ability to explain even the most complex logic of Analysis Services and MDX in an easy and funny way. He is one of the best Microsoft Business Intelligence trainers I've ever met.