SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Multidimensional

Applies to: Dataedo 24.x (current) versions, Article available also for: 10.x, 23.x

SQL Server Analysis Services in Multidimensional mode, is a Microsoft component designed for creating advanced analyses and reports based on multidimensional data models. It allows for organizing data in cube structures, which consist of dimensions and measures. These elements enable efficient querying and analysis of large data sets, providing business users with valuable insights.

Supported elements and metadata

Cubes

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Dataedo imports data about Cubes, including items such as:

  • MeasureGroups
  • Measures
  • Dimensions
  • KPIs

Currently, we do not import Calculations, but we plan to do so in the near future.

Dimensions

Image title Dataedo imports data about Dimensions, including items such as Attributes. If an Attribute is created based on an Expression then the information about it is also imported.

Linked Sources

Image title Linked Sources are details about the origins of data. If Dataedo detects that a data source is documented, this information is included in the Linked Source section.

The Linked Source comprises details such as:

  • Database Name
  • SQL Dialect
  • Default Schema
  • Connection Details

Sources

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In Sources, information from the DataSoureView is contained. Each table, as well as every NamedQuery, is an individual Source object.

Automatic column data lineage

Dataedo creates automated column lineage in two distinct scenarios:

Image title Within Dimensions, lineage is established between the Dimension and the Data Source View. In Dataedo, this is referred to as the Source.

Image title The Data Source View has a data origin that is documented within Dataedo, such as an SQL Server instance.

Outcome

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Specification

Imported metadata

Dataedo reads following metadata from SSAS Multidimensional.

Imported Editable
Cubes
  MeasureGroups
   Description
   Data type
  Measures
   Description
   Data type
   Computed formula
  Dimensions
   Description
   Data type
  KPIs
   Description
   Data type
   Computed formula
  Relationships
  Description
Dimensions
  Attributes
   Description
   Data type
   Computed formula
  Column data lineage
  Unique keys
  Relationships
  Description
Sources
  Attributes
   Description
   Data type
  Column data lineage
  Script
  Description
Shared metadata
  Dependencies
  Created time
  Last updated time