Understanding Microsoft OLAP Architecture

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

Logical Architecture
Server Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

Dimension Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

Cube Objects (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

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Physical Architecture
OLAP Engine Server Components

Local Cubes (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

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Programming Architecture
Developing with Analysis Management Objects (AMO)

Developing with Analysis Services Scripting Language (ASSL)

Developing with ADOMD.NET

International Considerations
Globalization scenarios for Analysis Services Multiidimensional

See Also

Technical Reference (SSAS)