Program Outline
Module 1: OLAP Review
The following topics are covered in this module:
OLAP DatabasesOLAP DefinitionsWarehouse Data FlowAt the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of OLAP concepts and terminology. This includes:
Understanding the basic elements of online analytical processing (OLAP) databases.Understanding the basic definitions and structures of an OLAP cube.Understanding how data flows through an organization's analytical processes.Module 2: MDX Foundations
The following topics are covered in this module:
The Role of MDXMDX Member NamesUsing the Calculated Member BuilderWorking with Calculated MembersAt the end of this module you will be able to build simple calculated members. This includes:
Understanding the role of MDX in the overall flow of information through a data warehouse and the two specific functions that it performs.Understand MDX object and member naming conventions.Using the Calculated Member Builder for building simple calculated members.Understanding the characteristics of calculated members compared with stored members.Module 3: Using MDX Expressions
The following topics are covered in this module:
Using MDX ExpressionsDisplaying Member InformationDisplaying Family Tree RelativesWorking with Member PropertiesUsing Conditional ExpressionsAt the end of this module you will be able to create very simple multidimensional expressions. This includes:
Creating MDX expressions in calculated members and manipulating the expressions by using numeric and string constants.Displaying information about a member-particulary the name of the member and the name of the level of the member.Displaying information about the parent or other ancestor of a member.Displaying the member property associated with a member and using the value in an arithmetic expression.Creating and using simple and complex conditional expressions.Module 4: Retrieving Values from a Cube
The following topics are covered in this module:
Understanding Multidimensional CoordinatesRetrieving a Value from a CubePercent of Total CalculationsGrowth CalculationsAt the end of this module you will be able to apply tuples for retrieving values from a cube and creating practical calculations. This includes:
Understanding basic concepts of multidimensional coordinates including how to retrieve values from a cube by specifying a member from a single dimension.Defining a tuple and using tuple expressions to retrieve values with two or more dimensions.Using tuple expressions to retrieve values for calculating percentages of a total.Using tuple expressions to retrieve values for period-to-period growth percentages.Module 5: Creating Simple MDX Queries
The following topics are covered in this module:
Understanding MDX Query StatementsCreating Simple MDX Query StatementsAt the end of this module you will be able to create simple MDX query statements that generate a report. This includes:
Understanding MDX query statement terminology.Writing simple MDX query statements.Module 6: Creating and Manipulating Sets
The following topics are covered in this module:
Using Set Creation FunctionsUsing Set Manipulation FunctionsUsing Subquery Set FunctionsWorking with Dimension InteractionsAt the end of this module you will be able to use sets of members to create new sets. This includes:
Using functions to create a set.Using functions to manipulate a set.Creating a set from subqueries.Manipulating dimension interactions by using advanced functions.Module 7: Using Aggregation Functions
The following topics are covered in this module:
Understanding Aggregation FunctionsUsing Time Set FunctionsCalculating a TrendAt the end of this module you will be able to summarize multiple retrieved values from a set into a single value. This includes:
Creating temporary calculated members.Understanding and creating calculated members from aggregation functions.Understanding and using Time Set Functions.Understanding how to calculate a trend.Module 8: Case Study - Implementing Budget Allocations
The following topics are covered in this module:
Allocating Values from a Grand TotalAllocating Values from a SubtotalAllocating Values Across Multiple DimensionsAt the end of this module you will be able to apply multiple MDX concepts and functions in a single complex project. This includes:
Allocating values from a grand total across a dimension.Allocating values from an intermediate level across a dimension.Creating a calculated member that allocates values across three dimensions.Module 9: Using Calculated Cells
The following topics are covered in this module:
Using Calculated CellsAt the end of this module you will be able to use calculated cells in a cube. This includes:
Retrieveing revenues from the Sales cube by using the LookupCube function.Related Exams
Student Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course students must have:
Successfully completed Course 2074
Designing and Implementing OLAP Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or possess equivalent experience.The course materials lectures and activities are in English. To benefit fully from the instruction students need an understanding of the English language and completion of the prerequisites.
Student Materials
The course materials are yours to keep.
You will be provided with the following software for use in the classroom:
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Program Goals
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Understand and use multidimensional terminology.Add calculated members to a cube.Use MDX member functions to navigate within a hierarchy.Use MDX time functions to compare values over time.Use MDX set functions in a query statement.Use functions to manipulate sets of members.Use functions to aggregate values from a set of members.Apply MDX to make a cube change dynamically.Calculate formulas for specific blocks of cells.Control the order of calculations within a cube.Apply MDX in common customer and sales applications.Apply MDX in common financial applications.
