Hi Last weekend I was in London at SQLBits X. I lectured about SSAS 2012 Tabular Mode. Tabular models are in-memory databases in Analysis Services which delivers fast access to tabular model objects and data by reporting client applications. In this session we'll understand the best practices of using this new technology. What exactly is it good for? When to use it and when NOT to? Does it replaces the good old MOLAP or should only be used on special scenarios? How to migrate my MOLAP cubes and...
Installation: The installation is very similar to the SQL Server 2008 R2. However, while installing SSAS you should choose either the good old SSAS or the new Tabular Mode. BTW, there is another new configuration window regarding Distributed Replay Clients. About this subject in another post. Meanwhile you can read a little about it here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff878183(v=sql.110).aspx Installing the sample data You can download sample Tabular database from codeplex . The new db...