SQLBits 2017

Introduction to Azure Analysis Services

Learn to build Analysis Services models in the cloud

With the release of Azure Analysis Services we have, at long last, got a crucial piece of the Microsoft BI stack available in the cloud. Azure Analysis Services is a SaaS version of Analysis Services, and in this session you’ll learn about:

What Azure Analysis Services is
When you should use it
Configuring Azure Analysis Services in the Azure portal
Developing and deploying Azure Analysis Services models
Building reports in Excel and Power BI using Azure Analysis Services
Connecting to on-premises data sources from Azure Analysis Services
Automation with PowerShell
Integration with other cloud BI services
Sizing and pricing
Monitoring

Speaker

Chris Webb is a member of the Power BI Customer Advisory Team at Microsoft.

Chris Webb's Sessions

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Fabric Direct Lake Deep Dive

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The Complete Guide To DirectQuery Mode In Power BI

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An evening with Power BI CAT team

Power BI: Business Intelligence Strategy, Vision, & Roadmap

Performance tuning Power BI dataset refresh

Advanced analytics features in Power BI

Top tips for the accidental Power BI administrator

Introduction To Dataflows In Power BI

Using Analysis Services MD as a Data Source for Power BI

An Introduction to Azure Analysis Services

Introduction to Azure Analysis Services

Using M for data access in Analysis Services Tabular v.next

Advanced MDX Tips And Tricks

Amazing Things You Can Do With Power BI

Building A Reporting Solution Using Power Query

Power Query: Beyond The Basics

DAXMD: SSAS Multidimensional meets DAX and Power View

Advanced Security with Analysis Services Multidimensional

Fun with Scoped Assignments in MDX

Basic BISM

Introduction to Performance Tuning Analysis Services 2008

Implementing Common Business Calculations in DAX

Common Analysis Services design mistakes and how to avoid them

Designing Effective Aggregations in Analysis Services 2008

Cache-warming strategies for Analysis Services 2008

Using Analysis Services as a data source for Reporting Services reports

Whats new in AS 2008?

Performance Tuning MDX queries