How to learn MDX

Craig picture Craig · Aug 24, 2008 · Viewed 24.2k times · Source

I am currently learning OLAP & MDX after many years of relational database development.

Any tips on getting started in MDX? What are the best books and resources to learn MDX?

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Kevin Dente picture Kevin Dente · Aug 25, 2008

A classic, albeit a bit dated, book is Fast Track to MDX. It's a great overview and a quick read, though it doesn't cover the new MDX features of SQL Server 2005.

The Spofford book MDX Solutions is more up date and a little deeper, but a bit harder to get through.

I also highly recommend the blogs of Mosha Pasumansky, Chris Webb, and Darren Gosbell.