Understanding Microsoft OLAP Physical Architecture

Applies to: SQL Server Analysis Services Azure Analysis Services Fabric/Power BI Premium

In This Section

The following topics provide more information about the architecture of an SQL Server Analysis Services solution.

Topic Description
OLAP Engine Server Components Describes the components of an SQL Server Analysis Services server.
Local Cubes (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data) Describes how stand-alone cubes are implemented and the scope of such implementation under an SQL Server Analysis Services solution.
Client Architecture Requirements for Analysis Services Development Describes the client architecture to access data and metadata from an SQL Server Analysis Services solution.