Understanding Microsoft OLAP Architecture

Applies to: SQL Server Analysis Services Azure Analysis Services Fabric/Power BI Premium

Use these topics to better understand SQL Server Analysis Services multidimensional databases and plan how to implement multidimensional databases in your business intelligence solution.

Small File Folder Icon Logical Architecture
Server Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

Dimension Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

Cube Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

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OLAP Engine Server Components

Local Cubes (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

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Developing with Analysis Management Objects (AMO)

Developing with Analysis Services Scripting Language (ASSL)

Developing with ADOMD.NET

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Globalization scenarios for Analysis Services