MSBI SSAS Exam Quiz: MCQ!

There are six types of dimensions in SSAS. These include regular dimensions, referenced dimensions, role-playing dimensions, writeback dimensions, virtual dimensions, and many-to-many dimensions. Each type of dimension serves a specific purpose and can be used to organize and analyze data in different ways within SSAS.

MOLAP stands for Multidimensional Online Analytical Processing and it is the default storage mode in SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services). MOLAP stores the data in a multidimensional format, allowing for fast query performance and efficient storage. It precalculates and stores aggregations, resulting in faster query response times. This storage mode is suitable for scenarios where the data is relatively static and the focus is on fast query performance.

Named Queries in a Data Source View (DSV) allow us to create custom SQL expressions that can reference more than one table/view from the underlying data source. This means that we can combine data from multiple tables/views in a single query. Keys and relationships between tables/views have to be set explicitly in the DSV to establish the connections. Additionally, filter/limiting conditions can be applied as part of the SQL expression in the Named Query, allowing us to retrieve only the desired data. Named Calculations, on the other hand, are a different feature and cannot be added to Named Queries in the DSV. Therefore, the correct answer is that all of the listed options are correct about Named Queries.

The "Read and Process" permission should be used to create a new role that allows its members to query data and refresh data in the model. This permission grants the necessary access to both read the data and process (refresh) the model. The other options, such as "Explore and Manage", "Administrator", and "Browse and Manage" may have additional permissions that are not required for this specific scenario.

The source of the OLAP cube's metadata can be either a star schema or a snowflake schema. Both of these schema designs are commonly used in data warehousing and OLAP systems. A star schema is a simpler design where the fact table is connected directly to multiple dimension tables, while a snowflake schema is a more normalized design where the dimension tables are further normalized into smaller tables. Both schema designs are used to organize and structure the data in the OLAP cube, providing the necessary metadata for analysis and reporting.

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The correct answer is 2 tier. ROLAP (Relational Online Analytical Processing) and MOLAP (Multidimensional Online Analytical Processing) models are both examples of 2-tier architecture. In a 2-tier architecture, the application logic and data storage are combined in a single layer, typically on the client side. In the case of ROLAP and MOLAP, the data storage and processing happen on the client side, which allows for faster query processing and analysis. This architecture is commonly used in data warehousing and business intelligence applications.

Aggregations are built from the Fact table by changing the granularity on specific dimensions. The Fact table contains the raw data at the most granular level, while the Dimension table provides additional context and attributes for the data. By changing the granularity on specific dimensions, such as grouping data by time periods or other relevant attributes, aggregations can be created to summarize and analyze the data at different levels of detail. Therefore, the Fact table is the correct answer as it is the source from which aggregations are built.

In SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services), it is indeed possible to build a cube without a data source. This can be done by manually creating and defining the dimensions, attributes, hierarchies, and measures within the cube structure without connecting to an external data source. This allows for the creation of a cube based on custom calculations or static data.

To identify the queries that take a long time to run, the appropriate trace event to use is "Query Subcube". This event captures the execution time for each query subcube, allowing you to analyze and identify any queries that have a significant impact on performance. By monitoring this event, you can pinpoint the specific queries that need optimization or further investigation to improve overall query performance in the SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services database.

The correct answer is to use the ALTER MINING STRUCTURE statement to add a mining model to the existing structure. This statement allows you to specify the structure name, in this case, [Clerk Maker], and add a mining model named [Decision Tree] with the specified columns ([User Key], [Total Age], [Clerk Maker], [Distance], [Monthly Income]). This ensures that the model utilizes the Microsoft algorithm.

The correct answer is "ALTER MINING STRUCTURE [Bike Buyer] ADD MINING MODEL [Decision Tree] ( [Customer Key], [Age], [Bike Buyer] PREDICT, [Commute Distance], [Yearly Income] )?USING Microsoft_Decision_Trees WITH DRILLTHROUGH". This DMX statement is used to add a mining model to an existing mining structure. The statement specifies the name of the mining structure ("[Bike Buyer]") and the name of the mining model to be created ("[Decision Tree]"). It also lists the columns from the mining structure that will be used in the mining model. The "USING Microsoft_Decision_Trees" clause indicates that the Microsoft Decision Trees algorithm will be used to process the model. The "WITH DRILLTHROUGH" clause allows for detailed analysis of the model results.

To troubleshoot query performance and improve query session times in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services, the correct answer is to utilize the Discover_Commands Dynamic Management View (DMV). This DMV provides information about the commands executed against the Analysis Services database, including the query text, start time, and duration. By analyzing this information, you can identify slow-performing queries and optimize them to improve overall performance. Utilizing Discover_Commands allows you to focus specifically on the commands being executed, which is essential for troubleshooting query performance.

Pivot is the correct answer because it is the operation in OLAP that provides an alternate presentation of data by rotating it. Pivot allows users to reorganize and restructure the data by rotating rows into columns or columns into rows, providing a different perspective on the data. This can be useful for analyzing data from different angles and gaining insights that may not be apparent in the original data layout.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) supports all of the listed fact types, which include Additive, Semi-additive, and Non-additive. Additive facts can be summed up across all dimensions, while Semi-additive facts can be summed up across some dimensions but not all. Non-additive facts cannot be summed up across any dimension. Therefore, the correct answer is that SSAS supports all of these fact types.

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Security for stored procedures is set with the "PermissionSet" property on a stored procedure. This property determines the level of permissions required to execute the stored procedure.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) uses different processing types to update and maintain data in its cubes and dimensions. "Process Full" is used to process the entire database, including all objects and data. "Process Data" is used to process only the data in the database, without affecting the structure or metadata. "Process Index" is used to rebuild indexes for improved query performance. "Process Incremental" is used to process only the changes made since the last processing, reducing processing time.

Materializing dimension refers to the process of storing pre-calculated results of a dimension in order to improve query performance. In this scenario, choosing to materialize dimensions would be beneficial if the main objective is to increase the speed of queries. Therefore, the correct answer is "Statement 1 only".

The "safe" permission setting provides internal computation permission. This means that the code with this permission setting can perform computations within the internal environment without any restrictions or limitations. It does not pose any security risks or potential harm to the system or external resources. Therefore, "safe" is the correct answer for providing internal computation permission.

The correct answer is "Read". The "Read" role permission allows users to query data in a data model without being able to modify or make any changes to the model. This permission grants users the ability to view and retrieve data from the data model, ensuring that they have the minimum necessary permissions to perform data queries without compromising the integrity of the model.

To configure the analysis services query log for the SSAS instance, you should use SQL Server Management Studio. SQL Server Management Studio is a comprehensive tool that allows you to manage and configure various aspects of SQL Server, including Analysis Services. It provides a user-friendly interface to configure settings, such as enabling and configuring query logging for analysis services. This tool is commonly used by database administrators and developers to perform administrative tasks and manage SQL Server instances.

The correct answer is "USING Microsoft_Decision_Trees WITH DRILLTHROUGH". This DMX statement is used to ensure that the Microsoft Decision Trees algorithm is used by the model. The "WITH DRILLTHROUGH" option allows for detailed analysis of the mining model. The other DMX statements do not include the necessary syntax to specify the algorithm or the option for drillthrough analysis.

When performing a task, it is important to keep in mind that the task names must be unique. This means that no two tasks can have the same name. Additionally, the task should be within a package. This ensures that the task is organized and grouped together with related tasks. By following these guidelines, it helps to avoid confusion and maintain a structured system for task management.

The correct answer is "You should utilize ProcessAdd for Analysis (XMLA) command". This is because the question states that the goal is to update data in a partition each hour, and the ProcessAdd method is specifically designed to add new data to an existing partition without affecting the existing data. This method is efficient for incremental updates and will ensure that only the new data is processed, reducing processing time and resource usage.

The statement "Dice operation is also known as rotate" is false. The term "dice operation" refers to the process of rolling a dice, not rotating it.

The correct answer is "Report action". This action returns a Reporting Services report that is associated with the cube data on which the action is based. This means that when this action is triggered, it will generate and display a report that provides additional details or insights related to the cube data being analyzed.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that all three statements accurately define the differences between the Database dimension and the Cube dimension. Statement 1 states that the Database dimension only has Name and ID properties, while the Cube dimension has several more properties. Statement 2 explains that the Database dimension is created once, while the Cube dimension is referenced from the Database dimension. Statement 3 clarifies that the Database dimension exists only once, whereas Cube dimensions can be created multiple times using the concept of ROLE PLAYING Dimensions. Therefore, all three statements are correct in defining the distinctions between the two dimensions.

The correct answer is to configure the Usage attribute to Distinct count and the Source Column attribute to CustomerKey. This is because the measure is meant to calculate the number of customers who have placed orders, not the total count of orders. Therefore, the distinct count of the CustomerKey column will give the desired result.

In order to change the clustering method from Scalable K-Means to Non-scalable K-Means, you need to alter the CLUSTERING_METHOD attribute of the mining model.

Roll up is the correct answer because it refers to the operation of OLAP that involves computing all of the data relationships for one or more dimensions. In roll up, data is aggregated or summarized from a lower level of detail to a higher level of detail. It allows users to view data at different levels of granularity and helps in analyzing trends and patterns in the data.

Linked dimensions support the readback and readwrite operations, allowing users to retrieve data from the linked dimension and make changes to it. However, writeback is not supported by linked dimensions. Writeback refers to the ability to write data back to the linked dimension, which is not possible in this case. Therefore, the correct answer is "writeback."

Perspectives in SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) allow users to create a customized view of a data mart by selecting specific dimensions, measures, and hierarchies. This helps in simplifying and focusing the data for specific user groups or departments. Perspectives provide a way to create a "like" subset of the SSAS cube, making it easier for users to analyze and understand the data relevant to their specific needs. Therefore, Perspectives is the correct answer as it enables the creation of a data mart-like subset in SSAS.

The correct answer is to refresh the data source view. By refreshing the data source view, any changes made to the underlying data source, such as altering the name of the table from Customer to DimCustomer, will be reflected in the data source view. This ensures that the requirements of changing the FriendlyName property of the table and replacing the Customer table with DimCustomer are met. Removing the Customer table in the data source view is not necessary as it will be automatically replaced when the data source view is refreshed.

Setting the ProactiveCaching property of the partition to real-time hybrid online analytical processing (HOLAP) ensures that all aggregations in the measure group are stored in a multidimensional format. Additionally, it ensures that queries using the measure group always refer to the newest edition of the source detail data. HOLAP combines the benefits of both ROLAP and MOLAP, allowing for real-time data access while still leveraging the performance advantages of pre-aggregated data in a multidimensional format.

The correct answer suggests that in order to get information by measures using the DimTime TimeTester, you should develop two common relationships between the TimeTester dimension and the SalesTester measure group. This means that the TimeTester dimension should have two relationships with the SalesTester measure group, allowing for different types of analysis and calculations to be performed using the measures. It is important to note that the same columns of the measure group should not be used in both relationships to avoid duplication and potential inaccuracies in the analysis.

A named query in DSV is similar to a view in a database. Both named queries and views allow users to define a specific subset of data from one or more tables, which can be accessed and queried as if it were a table itself. This helps to simplify complex queries, improve performance, and provide a more organized and manageable way to access and analyze data.

By defining a regular relationship for both the dimension usages, it means that the Time dimension and the FactOrdersTable fact table have a one-to-many relationship. This means that each record in the fact table is associated with a single record in the Time dimension. By designing two dimension usage relationships, it allows for different hierarchies to be included in the Time dimension, providing more flexibility in analyzing the data.

The correct answer is to change the attribute of the ProactiveCaching property. This property allows you to schedule the refresh of the measure group on a regular basis, ensuring that the Product Data measure group is refreshed more frequently than others. By setting a schedule for proactive caching, you can manage the refresh of the measure group through SSAS. This ensures that the data in the measure group is always up to date and available for analysis.

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The Role-Playing Dimension refers to a scenario where a single physical Dimension Table connects to the same Fact Table multiple times using different Foreign Keys from the Fact Table. This allows for different perspectives or roles to be applied to the same Dimension Table within the context of the Fact Table. In other words, it enables the Dimension Table to be used in multiple ways within the same analysis or reporting scenario.

The correct answer is to set the AggregationFunction property of AccountBalance to LastNonEmpty. This means that when aggregating the values of AccountBalance for a time period, the last non-empty value will be used. This is appropriate for displaying the closing account balance, as it ensures that only the most recent non-empty value is shown.

The correct answer is {[Customer].[Country].&[Germany], [Customer].[Country].&[France]}. This answer includes the members for Germany and France, which are specified in the Extract function, and excludes all other country members, which are specified in the Except function. Additionally, it adds the members for Germany and France to the Allowed Set property.

Using Query Subcube in SQL Server Analysis Services allows you to retrieve a subset of data from a cube instead of retrieving the entire cube. This can help in improving performance and reducing the time it takes to execute the query. By specifying the dimensions and measures that are required for the search function, unnecessary data can be excluded, resulting in faster query execution.

Assemblies in .NET allow you to create external, user-defined functions using any common language runtime (CLR) language. An assembly is a collection of types and resources that are built to work together and form a logical unit of functionality. By creating assemblies, developers can extend the functionality of their applications by writing code in languages such as C#, Visual Basic, or F#, and then use these assemblies within their applications. Therefore, the correct answer is "Assemblies".

The correct answer is to utilize the ProcessDefault and the ProcessClear commands. This is because the data source for the Sale dimension alters the relationship between the Type and Sub Type values, and to reflect this change normally for Analysis (XMLA), both the ProcessDefault and ProcessClear commands need to be used. The ProcessDefault command will process the dimension using the default settings, while the ProcessClear command will clear any existing data in the dimension before processing it. By using both commands, the dimension can be updated correctly to reflect the changes in the data source.

To ensure that the SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS) instance utilizes the new folder in the least amount of time, you should operate the database. This means that you should continue running queries and performing operations on the database while the DataDir attribute is being altered. By doing so, the instance can immediately start utilizing the new folder for storing and retrieving data without any interruption or downtime.

OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) is the correct answer because it is a type of database system that is organized by transaction, stores all data, and is relatively smaller in size compared to other database systems. OLTP systems are designed to handle real-time transactional data and are commonly used in applications such as banking, e-commerce, and point-of-sale systems.

To derive the profit for each order without modifying the underlying data, you should add a Named Calculation to the SalesOrder table, using OrderTotal - CostTotal as the expression. This calculation will subtract the cost total from the order total, giving you the profit for each order.

The correct answer is "Using existing table of DSV, Empty cube, Generating table in data source". This means that cubes can be created by using an existing table of DSV, creating an empty cube, or generating a table in the data source. These are different methods that can be used to create cubes depending on the available resources and requirements of the data analysis task.

To ensure that measure values can be retrieved based on the City and Country attributes, the source attribute should be set to Customer and the related attribute should be set to City. This allows for a relationship between the Customer attribute and the City attribute. Additionally, the source attribute should be set to City and the related attribute should be set to Country to establish a relationship between the City attribute and the Country attribute. This configuration allows for drill-down functionality and retrieval of measure values at different levels of granularity based on the City and Country attributes.

The aggregate functions "MIN", "MAX", "AverageOfChildren", "FirstChild", and "LastChild" are relatively semiadditive. Semiadditive functions can be aggregated across some dimensions but not others. In this case, these functions can be aggregated across certain dimensions, but not across all dimensions.

In data warehousing, dimension tables contain descriptive attributes that provide context to the data in the fact tables. These attributes are used to categorize and filter the data. Processing dimension tables first ensures that the necessary context is available when processing the fact tables. By processing dimension tables before fact tables, you can establish the necessary relationships and hierarchies between the data elements, enabling accurate analysis and reporting. Therefore, it is typical to process dimension tables before processing fact tables.

The correct answer is to change the UnKnownMember property of the DimProducts dimension to Hidden. By doing this, only those products that have a relationship to the Categories attribute will be displayed, as the attribute will be grouped under a Categories member named Unknown. This ensures that only relevant products are shown in the dimension.

The correct answer is "Non-scalable K-Means". Non-scalable K-Means is the only option that meets the given requirements. The other options either do not have the desired scalability or are not the K-Means algorithm.

The correct answer is to utilize ([Measures].[ Number],LASTPERIODS( 1,[TestTime].[Yer-Bet- Day].PrevMember)). This will allow you to retrieve the Number measure from the previous time period for the current level of the Year-By-Day hierarchy in the TestTime dimension. The LASTPERIODS function with a value of 1 and the PrevMember function are used to go back one period in time.

A surrogate key is a unique identifier for each record in a database table, but it does not have any meaningful business information associated with it. It is often a numeric value and allows for the maintenance of historical data using SCD Type 2 when used as a primary key. Additionally, it facilitates the integration of data from multiple source systems.

The correct answer is to add the following expression to the Allow Reading property in Cell Data in the Managers role: Descendants([Employee].[Employees].CurrentMember,,LEAVES).Count. This expression allows the Managers role to access aggregate data based on the number of employees. By using the Descendants function, it counts the number of leaf-level members in the [Employee].[Employees] hierarchy, which represents the number of employees. The Managers role will only have access to aggregate data based on three or less employees.

In order to retrieve measure values based on the Age and Name attributes, the source attribute should be set to Client and the related attribute should be set to Age. This means that the measure values will be associated with the Client attribute and can be filtered or grouped by the Age attribute. Then, the source attribute should be set to Age and the related attribute should be set to Name. This allows the measure values to be further filtered or grouped by the Name attribute. By setting the source and related attributes in this way, the desired retrieval of measure values based on Age and Name can be achieved.

The correct answer is "OR (Country = 'USA')". This is because the question states that data is frequently queried for the values specified, and the OR operator allows for multiple conditions to be met. In this case, the condition is that the Country column should be equal to "USA". Using the OR operator ensures that any rows where the Country is "USA" will be included in the query results.

To implement the incremental processing strategy in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS), you should use the XML for Analysis (XMLA) command "ProcessAdd". This command is used to add new data to an existing partition without processing the entire partition. By using the ProcessAdd command, you can refresh the data in the partition every two hours, ensuring that only the new data is processed and added to the partition, rather than processing the entire partition each time. This helps to optimize performance and reduce processing time.

Adding a role-playing Time dimension to the cube via the Dimension Usage view allows for tracking the times that products are ordered, shipped, and received. This approach allows the Time dimension to be used multiple times in the cube, each representing a different role or perspective. By adding the Time dimension to the Dimension Usage view, it can be associated with the Sales, Orders, and Shipments fact tables, enabling the tracking of time-related information in the cube.

Sparsity refers to a condition when each cell of the cube is not filled with data. This means that there are empty or missing values in the cube. When the cube is sparse, it can lead to more processing time because the system needs to handle the empty cells and make calculations or aggregations based on the available data. The presence of empty cells adds complexity to the processing, resulting in increased processing time.

The correct answer is =RELATED(Geography[City]) because the RELATED function is used to retrieve the value from a related table. In this case, the City column exists in the Geography table which is related to the Customer table. Therefore, using the RELATED function with the Geography[City] parameter will add the City column to the Customer table as required.

The correct answer is to set the reference dimension to DimGeography by using a referenced dimension attribute as GeoKey and an intermediate dimension attribute as GeoKey. This means that the DimGeography dimension will be used as a reference dimension for browsing the measures of the FactSales table. The GeoKey attribute will be used as the referenced dimension attribute, which links the FactSales table to the DimGeography dimension. Additionally, an intermediate dimension attribute, also named GeoKey, will be used to establish the relationship between the FactSales table and the DimGeography dimension.

You should run the Usage-Based Optimization Wizard to analyze and design aggregations. This is because the queries are running slowly, indicating a possible issue with the aggregation design. By running the Usage-Based Optimization Wizard, you can analyze the actual usage patterns of the cube and generate recommendations for aggregations based on the observed query patterns. This can help improve the performance of the queries and optimize the storage setting of the cube.

The processing option "Process Incremental" does not show a GUI for dimension and needs to be fired using XMLA. This means that when selecting this option, the user will not be presented with a graphical user interface to process the dimension, and instead, they will have to use XMLA (XML for Analysis) to initiate the processing.

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The Audit Object Permissions event should be traced in Microsoft SQL Profiler to find out which roles are applied to a user. This event will provide information about the permissions and access rights that are being granted or denied to the user in the SSAS instance. By tracing this event, you can identify any access rights issues and troubleshoot them effectively.

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ROLAP stands for Relational Online Analytical Processing, which is a storage mode that utilizes a relational database management system (RDBMS) to store and process data. Unlike MOLAP (Multidimensional Online Analytical Processing) and HOLAP (Hybrid Online Analytical Processing), ROLAP does not require pre-aggregation of data and can handle larger volumes of data. Therefore, ROLAP has a greater storage capacity compared to MOLAP and HOLAP.

>=400 or Country='CHINA'".

The correct answer includes the condition [Order Date Key]>=400 to filter the data based on the Order Date Key column and the condition Country='CHINA' to filter the data based on the Country column. This ensures that only the rows that meet both conditions are included in the partition.

The correct answer is to set the OrderBy property to AttributeName and the OrderByAttribute property to Country for the State attribute. This means that the State attribute will be sorted alphabetically by the attribute name (i.e. the state name) within each Country. This is the most logical and common way to order the states within each country in a dimension.

The correct answer is D because it states that you should create a relationship using the column BossKey as the source column and WorkerKey as the destination column. This means that the BossKey column in the Worker table should reference the WorkerKey column, indicating that each worker has a boss. This relationship will allow for proper analysis and querying of the data in the SSAS solution.

The correct answer is to add the manager to a new role that has the following two components: {[Sales Territory].[Sales Territory Region].&[Northeast]} as the allowed set and {[Product].[Product Category].[Product Category].&[Bikes]} as the allowed set. This will ensure that the sales manager can only view the members in the Product dimension that relate to the Bikes category in the Northeast region.

The correct answer is to create a relationship by using ManagerKey as the source column and EmployeeKey as the destination column. This means that the ManagerKey column in the Employee table will be used to establish a relationship with the EmployeeKey column in another table. This relationship will allow for analysis and querying of data based on the hierarchical relationship between employees and their managers.

Creating two regular relationships between the DimTime dimension and the FactSales measure group, using different measure group columns, allows the DimTime dimension to be used to browse through measures in the FactSales table for both OrderDate and ShipDate. This means that users can analyze sales data based on either the order date or the ship date, using the same DimTime dimension. By using different measure group columns, the relationships are established correctly, ensuring accurate analysis and browsing capabilities.

The correct answer is to define the QuantityOnHand measure as a semi-additive measure. This is because the measure represents the total stock in inventory, which is a cumulative value that can be aggregated over time. By defining it as a semi-additive measure, you can perform calculations such as summing the quantity for a specific time period, or finding the maximum or minimum quantity over a period of time, which is necessary for determining the inventory at the end of a quarter.

By setting the property "AttributeHierarchyEnabled = False", the attribute will not be processed. This means that it will not be used in any calculations or aggregations. This property specifically controls whether the attribute can be used in the attribute hierarchy of a dimension.

A cube role applies to only that cube means that the role is specific and limited to a single cube. It does not have any impact or authority over other cubes in the database. On the other hand, a cube role contains additional options such as cell security, which suggests that the role has the ability to control and restrict access to specific cells within the cube. This provides an extra layer of security and control for the cube and its data.

XML output files generated from MS SSAS project are used as input files because they are easily modifiable. This means that the XML files can be easily edited and updated as needed, allowing for flexibility and customization. This is important in a SSAS project where the data and structure may need to be adjusted or modified frequently. By using easily modifiable XML files as input, developers can quickly make changes and updates to the project without the need for complex and time-consuming processes.

A referenced dimension is a type of dimension relationship where a cube dimension consists of one fact relationship with a specific measure group. In this relationship, the dimension is referenced by a single measure group, meaning that the dimension attributes are used to provide additional information for that specific measure group. The granularity attribute for the dimension relationship should be the key attribute for the dimension, ensuring that the dimension is properly linked to the measure group.

To meet the requirements, you should add the set {[Customer].[Country].&[Germany], [Customer].[Country].&[France]} to the Denied Set property. This will deny access to the attribute members of Germany and France.

Changing the DataDir property for the server allows you to specify a new location for the data files, which will free up space on the current drives. Processing the databases will also help in freeing up space as it will remove any unnecessary data and optimize the storage. Detaching and reattaching each database is not necessary in this scenario as it will not help in freeing up space. Rebooting the server will not have any impact on the storage capacity.

The correct DMV to use in this scenario is Discover_Sessions. This DMV allows you to identify query sessions and their associated information, such as the number of commands executed before disconnecting. By querying this DMV, you can gather data on sessions that execute more than 10 commands, which can help in troubleshooting query performance.

False. The user cannot perform data-entry or editing tasks on OLAP data. OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) is a technology used for analyzing and manipulating large volumes of data from multiple dimensions. It is primarily used for data analysis and reporting purposes rather than data entry or editing. OLAP systems are designed to provide fast and efficient access to pre-aggregated data, allowing users to slice, dice, and drill down into the data for analysis and decision-making. However, they do not provide capabilities for directly entering or modifying data.

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The correct answer is "All of the mentioned." This statement is incorrect because it implies that all of the statements mentioned in the question are wrong, but in reality, only one of the statements is incorrect. The other three statements are correct.

Processing the database will ensure that the instance uses the new folder in the minimum amount of downtime. When a database is processed, Analysis Services reads the data from the source and updates the data in the destination. This will allow the instance to use the new folder for storing and retrieving data. Restarting the Analysis Services service or synchronizing the database may also be necessary steps, but they alone will not ensure that the instance uses the new folder. Deleting the files in the original folder may cause data loss and is not a recommended solution.

To meet the requirements of returning all rows and supporting four different processing schedules for different date ranges without overlapping data, the best solution is to create four partitions for the Sales table and four roles. By using the same row filter queries for each role and partition, the data can be divided into separate sections based on the specified date ranges. This allows for efficient processing and querying of the data while ensuring that each partition contains non-overlapping data.

MOLAP stands for Multidimensional Online Analytical Processing, which is a mode used to store both aggregate and detail data in an OLTP server. In MOLAP, data is stored in a multidimensional cube structure, allowing for efficient and fast analytical processing. This mode is particularly suitable for complex and large datasets, as it enables users to perform complex calculations and analysis on the data. Therefore, MOLAP is the correct mode for storing both aggregate and detail data in an OLTP server.

To create a new project from an existing database in SSAS, we use the "Import Analysis Services Database" feature. This feature allows us to import the structure and data from an existing SSAS database into a new project. BIDS (Business Intelligence Development Studio) is the development environment for SSAS, but it is not specifically used for creating a new project from an existing database. XML is a data format used for storing and exchanging data, but it is not directly used for creating a new project in SSAS. Therefore, the correct answer is "Import Analysis Services Database."

Setting the OnlineMode property for the partition to Immediate ensures that SSAS can query relational data while the multidimensional storage is being updated. This means that users can access and query the data in real-time, without having to wait for the update process to complete.

The correct answer is "PeriodsToDate([DimTime].[Yr-Qtr-Mth].[Year], [DimTime].[Yr-Qtr-Mth].[Month].[July 2007])". This expression uses the PeriodsToDate function to return a set of dates from the start of the specified level (Year) up to and including the specified member (July 2007). By specifying the Year level, it ensures that only the first seven months of the year 2007 are included in the named set.

The correct answer is to configure the IsAggregatable property of the Employees attribute to false. This means that the Employees attribute cannot be aggregated, ensuring that the top user is included as the root member of the parent-child hierarchy. By setting IsAggregatable to false, the attribute will be treated as a non-aggregatable attribute and will not be included in any aggregations or calculations.

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services is used for delivering online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining functionality. OLAP allows users to analyze large amounts of data from multiple dimensions, providing insights and supporting decision-making. Data mining functionality enables users to discover patterns, correlations, and trends in data, helping to identify hidden relationships and make predictions. Therefore, this tool is used for both OLAP and data mining purposes.

To delete a dimension that is no longer used by any cubes in a SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) multidimensional database, the recommended approach is to script the deletion of the dimension as an XMLA command for execution against the production model. This can be done by generating an XMLA script that includes the necessary commands to delete the dimension, and then executing the script against the production model. This approach ensures that the deletion is performed in a controlled and consistent manner, and allows for easy replication of the deletion process if needed.

The purpose of the ReadContingent access right is to allow members of the role to read a cell value only if the user can access all the cells from which the value is derived. This access right ensures that the user has the necessary permissions to access all the required data in order to read the cell value. Additionally, it also provides Read access for any cells specified by this permission that are not derived from other cells, allowing the user to read those specific cells as well.

The AggregationUsage attribute should be configured to ensure that the designed on TestProduct contains the Year property. This attribute controls how aggregations are created and used for a measure group. By configuring the AggregationUsage attribute, you can specify whether aggregations should be created and used for a particular measure group.