Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services builds on the value delivered with the significant investments in Analysis Services 2005 around scalability, advanced analytics, and Microsoft Office interoperability. Through substantially improved performance, scalability, and developer productivity, you can build enterprise-scale Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) solutions. The Unified Dimensional Model consolidates data access and provides a wide range of analytical capabilities, while deep integration with the Microsoft Office system and an open, embeddable architecture allows you to reach every user with familiar tools and drives actionable insight to users across the enterprise.
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Introduction
Build Enterprise-Scale Solutions
Extent Reach with Comprehensive Analysis
Drive Actionable Insight Through Familiar Tools
Optimized Office Interoperability
Rich Partner Extensibility
Open Embeddable Architecture
Conclusion
