Part I: Introduction.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Warehousing and SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services.

Chapter 2: First Look at Analysis Services 2008.

Chapter 3: Introduction to MDX.

Chapter 4: Working with Data Sources and Data Source Views.

Chapter 5: Dimension Design.

Chapter 6: Cube Design.

Chapter 7: Administering Analysis Services.

Part II: Advanced Topics.

Chapter 8: Advanced Dimension Design.

Chapter 9: Advanced Cube Design.

Chapter 10: Advanced Topics in MDX.

Chapter 11: Extending MDX Using External Functions.

Chapter 12: Data Writeback.

Part III: Advanced Administration and Performance Optimization.

Chapter 13: Programmatic and Advanced Administration.

Chapter 14: Designing for Performance.

Chapter 15: Analyzing and Optimizing Query Performance.

Part IV: Integration with Microsoft Products.

Chapter 16: Data Mining.

Chapter 17: Analyzing Cubes Using Microsoft Office Components.

Chapter 18: Using Data Mining with Office 2007.

Chapter 19: Integration Services.

Chapter 20: Reporting Services.

Part V: Scenarios.

Chapter 21: Designing Real-Time Cubes.

Chapter 22: Securing Your Data in Analysis Services.

Chapter 23: Inventory Scenarios.

Chapter 24: Financial Scenarios.

Chapter 25: Web Analytics.

Appendix A: MDX Functions.

Index.