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Hi<br />
I have also found this question on Experts Exchange.<br />
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Which has some good links.<br />
Tabular-vs-Multidimensiona<wbr />l<br />
<a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28036704/SQL-2012-Tabular-vs-Multidimensional.html" rel="ugc">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28036704/SQL-2012-Tabular-vs-Multidimensional.html</a><br />
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Regards<br />
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SQLSearcher
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Hi
I have also found this question on Experts Exchange.

Which has some good links.
Tabular-vs-Multidimensional
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28036704/SQL-2012-Tabular-vs-Multidimensional.html [https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28036704/SQL-2012-Tabular-vs-Multidimensional.html]

Regards

SQLSearcher

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Hello Experts Exchange<br />
I am new to SSAS and I have a few SSAS Cubes at work, I am using a new application from Microsoft called Power BI.<br />
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What is a Multidimensional Cube?<br />
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Power BI does not support a live connection to a Multidimensional Cubes, but from what I found on the internet that Multidimensional Cubes are the default for SSAS. <br />
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So if some one could explain what a Multidimensional Cube is and what alternatives there are in SSAS that would be great?<br />
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Regards<br />
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SQLSearcher
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Hello Experts Exchange
I am new to SSAS and I have a few SSAS Cubes at work, I am using a new application from Microsoft called Power BI.

What is a Multidimensional Cube?

Power BI does not support a live connection to a Multidimensional Cubes, but from what I found on the internet that Multidimensional Cubes are the default for SSAS. 

So if some one could explain what a Multidimensional Cube is and what alternatives there are in SSAS that would be great?

Regards

SQLSearcher

SSAS Multidimensional Cube

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.

Databases

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) is an online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining tool in Microsoft SQL Server used as a tool by organizations to analyze and make sense of information possibly spread out across multiple databases, or in disparate tables or files. Analysis Services includes a group of OLAP and data mining capabilities and comes in two flavors - Multidimensional and Tabular.

SSAS

Power BI is a business analytics tool from Microsoft used for data visualization. It integrates seamlessly with other tools, like Microsoft Excel, and is easily embedded in websites and apps. Power BI offers live dashboards and visual reports to help “bring your data to life.” There are many opportunities for customization, as well as built-in options for your visualizations and analytics. With the Power BI mobile app, you can receive push notifications about important data changes, allowing you to react and plan right away.