InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comSat, 18 May 2013 21:43:19 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1381095-17-1.aspxi like this one... sllghtly more advance..but anything too basic you can easily find in BOL anywayshttp://www.amazon.com/Expert-Development-Microsoft-Analysis-Services/dp/1847197221/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1352831996&sr=1-1&keywords=expert+ssas+cubeTue, 13 Nov 2012 11:40:54 GMTboxtahttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1381095-17-1.aspxMy personal favorite for SSAS is SQL SErver 2008 Analysis Services Unleashed,[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-SQL-Server-2008-Unleashed/dp/0672330563/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1352388963&sr=8-6[/url]This one goes into the architecture as well as basic cube design best principles, about half way it starts to get into more advanced topics, it also touches on Data warehouse design principles, which are a handy skill to have.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:39:14 GMTJason-299789http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1381095-17-1.aspxI have this book and yes it does have plenty of illustrations yes. Not bad book IMHO.If you're comfortable with SSIS/SSRS then Parts 1, 3 and 4 will be very useful to you.Good luck!Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:31:03 GMTAbu Dinahttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1381095-17-1.aspxThanks Daniel.Does this book have illustrations and pictorial descriptions as well.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:19:17 GMTBenki Chenduhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1381095-17-1.aspxThis is a pretty good place to start[url]http://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Business-Intelligence-Microsoft-Server/dp/0071549447/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352139096&sr=8-1&keywords=delivering+business+intelligence+sql+server+2008[/url]Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:12:26 GMTDaniel Bowlinhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1381095-17-1.aspxI have some idea about Integration services and Reporting services. I couldnt get a chance to work on SSAS practically.I want to start off learning Business Intelligence in detail. I am looking forward for a book which can be practical hold on complete MS BI.I am a DBA for 7 years now..Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:12:05 GMTBenki Chendu