Connect to SQL Server
In this article we look at the different ways to connect to various SQL Server services using tools like SSMS, BCP, SQLCMD, PowerShell and more.
2021-02-12
ssas
How To Install SSAS 2019
In this article we walk through the steps to install SQL Server Analysis Services for SQL Server 2019.
2020-12-22
Stairway to DAX and Power BI - Level 16: The DAX ALLEXCEPT() Function
Business Intelligence Architect, Analysis Services Maestro, and author Bill Pearson introduces the DAX ALLEXCEPT() function, discussing its syntax, uses and operation. He then provides hands-on exposure to ALLEXCEPT(), focusing largely upon its most popular use in removing filters from all columns in a table - except the filters we specify.
2026-04-15 (first published: 2020-10-14)
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Stairway to DAX and Power BI - Level 15: The DAX ALLSELECTED() Function
Business Intelligence Architect, Analysis Services Maestro, and author Bill Pearson introduces the DAX ALLSELECTED() function, discussing its syntax, uses and operation. He then provides hands-on exposure to ALLSELECTED(), focusing largely upon its most popular use in supporting “visual totals” in Power BI.
2026-04-15 (first published: 2020-09-02)
3,719 reads
Stairway to DAX and Power BI - Level 14: DAX CALCULATE() Function: The Basics
Business Intelligence Architect, Analysis Services Maestro, eight-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and author Bill Pearson introduces the DAX CALCULATE() function, discussing its syntax, basic uses and operation. He then provides hands-on exposure to CALCULATE(), focusing largely upon its most basic uses in evaluating an expression in a context that is modified by specified filters.
2026-04-15 (first published: 2020-08-12)
7,855 reads
How to Resolve a Duplicate Key Error in SSAS
Learn how you can fix the duplicated key error in SSAS without editing the source data.
2020-05-05
8,072 reads
Stairway to SSAS Tabular Level 9: Security and Roles
In the ninth level of this stairway, learn how to add security to the tabular model.
2022-06-22 (first published: 2020-03-11)
8,954 reads
Implementing Drill Through Actions in SSAS
Business users get great value from SSAS cubes. In this article, learn how to create a drill-through action in an SSAS multi-dimensional model cube.
2020-03-09
5,417 reads
Introduction to Attribute Relationships in SSAS
In this article, you will learn how you can set the attribute relationships between dimensions in SSAS.
2020-02-10
7,673 reads
Analysis Services : OLEDB Error while processing in SSAS
Problem This is one of the errors that I frequently encounter while deploying or processing SSAS OLAP cubes on the client's computers or on a remote server. Recently, one of my team members also faced the same issue and so I thought to write a resolution for the issue. The error is something like this: […]
2020-02-03
9,806 reads
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