Teach yourself the Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query languageone step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, youll build the core techniques for using MDX with Analysis Services to deliver high-performance business intelligence solutions.Discover how to:Construct and execute MDX queriesWork with tuples, sets, and expressionsBuild complex sets to retrieve the exact data users needPerform aggregation functions and navigate data hierarchiesAssemble time-based business metricsCustomize an Analysis Services cube through the MDX scriptImplement dynamic security to control data accessDevelop MDX-driven reports in SQL Server Reporting Services CD features:Practice exercisesDatabase and code samplesFully searchable eBook