MDX Solutions: With Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

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Summary: Not for the faint of heart
Review: Unlike Whitehorn this author clearly understands MDX. MDX semantics are complex and mudled but he tries to explain them. However, the result is still as not clear as it could be. What does the filter expression *really* mean...

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Summary: Best MDX book available
Review: Unlike Whitehorn this author clearly understands MDX. MDX semantics are complex and mudled but he tries to explain them. However, the result is still as not clear as it could be. What does the filter expression *really* mean...

Rating:
Summary: Not for the faint of heart
Review: Very poorly written, but advanced book. Author covers wide range of topics, which are a must for anybody serious about learning MDX, but the writing style and explanations are just plain terrible. There are constant references to the topic yet to come in the subsequent chapters. Some sentences take 2-3 passes to understand. Many explanations of functions could really benefit from editor's touch (bold here, cursive there). Try to figure out the meaning of a new function when one sentence contains three words "level" and each one refers to something different. Be sure to read "Fast Track to MDX" to be sure you are ready for this one. Unfortunately this is currently the only advanced MDX book on the market.