2791: SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Resources

Here are some great post-class resources for attendees of this week's Course 2791: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

TechNet Virtual Labs: SQL Server 2005

Step into the SQL Server 2005 Virtual Labs for FreeIt's simple: no complex setup or installation is required to try out SQL Server 2005 running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Lab. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks any time.

• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Excel 2007 PivotTables and Analysis Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Using Business Scorecard Manager 2005 and ProClarity for Performance Management
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Building Integrated Business Intelligence Solutions Leveraging SQL Server 2005 and SharePoint Server 2007
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Building Analytic Applications with ProClarity
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence Reporting Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Report Builder
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Integration Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Service Analysis
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Data Mining
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Business Intelligence- Business Scorecard Manager
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 Data Mining
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Analysis Services in SQL Server 2005
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 Report Builder
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 Service Broker
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 ReportViewer Controls
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

Microsoft White Papers

• SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS) Server Properties
• OLAP Design Best Practices for Analysis Services 2005
• Analysis Services Processing Best Practices
• BI Resource Portal

Articles and Blog Posts

• Hands on with MDX
• Best SQL Server 2005 MDX Tips and Tricks

Utilities

• Excel 2003 Add-in for Analysis Services
• Office Excel Add-in for SQL Server Analysis Services Frequently Asked Questions

Reference Books

• MDX Solutions: With Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 and Hyperion Essbase
• Data Mining with SQL Server 2005
• The Microsoft Data Warehouse Toolkit: With SQL Server 2005 and the Microsoft Business Intelligence Toolset
• Applied Microsoft Analysis Services 2005 and Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform