PHP Pocket Reference or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Step by Step

PHP Pocket Reference

Author: Rasmus Lerdorf

PHP is a simple yet powerful open source scripting language for creating dynamic web content. The second edition of the PHP Pocket Reference is thoroughly updated to include the specifics of PHP 4, the latest version of the language. Written by the founder of the PHP project, Rasmus Lerdorf, the PHP Pocket Reference outlines the basic syntax and structure of PHP, providing a fast-paced tutorial for learning the basics of developing web applications with PHP. The book also provides a quick reference to the vast array of functions provided by PHP. The quick reference section organizes all the core functions of PHP alphabetically, so you can find what you need easily. This valuable little book provides an authoritative overview of PHP packed into a pocket-sized guide that's easy to take anywhere. It is also the ideal companion for O'Reilly's comprehensive book on PHP, Programming PHP. The PHP Pocket Reference is an indispensable tool for any serious PHP programmer.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Step by Step

Author: Hitachi Consulting

Your hands-on guide to learning Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, Microsoft's customizable analysis solution for business data modeling and interpretation. Analysis Services is a powerful tool for business intelligence, so understanding the essentials-how to create a cube, as well as how to deploy, customize, and extend the basic calculations-is critical to harnessing the full benefits of SQL Server. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to get started, how to build scalable analytical applications, and how to use and administer advanced features. Interactivity features (enhanced in SQL Server 2005), data translation, and security are also covered in detail. With Step By Step, you work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises. Whether you're a beginning programmer or new to this version of the technology, you'll understand the fundamental techniques for using Analysis Services. A companion CD includes data sets and sample code.

Table of Contents:

Pt. I	Getting started with analysis services
1	Understanding business intelligence and data warehousing	3
2	Understanding OLAP and analysis services	17
3	Building your first cube	31
Pt. II	Design fundamentals
4	Designing dimensions	63
5	Designing measure groups and measures	99
6	Working with a finance measure group	129
7	Designing aggregations and hierarchies	149
Pt. III	Advanced design
8	Using MDX	177
9	Exploring special features	217
10	Interacting with cubes	245
Pt. IV	Production management
11	Implementing security	271
12	Managing partitions and database processing	295
13	Managing deployment	335