PRACTICAL 1

Aim:

Overview of SQL Server 2008/2012 Databases and Analysis Services. Create a

Sample Database Star Schema using SQL Server Management Studio. Design,
Create and Process cube by identifying measures and dimensions for Star Schema,
for an assigned system by replacing a dimension in the grid, filtering and drilldown
using cube browser. (Based on Case Study) and also generate Excel Pivot Table
report based on data cube using SQL Server 2008/2012.

Software/ Hardware: SQL Server 2008/12. SQL Server Management Studio,

Microsoft Excel.

Theory:

SQL Server:

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system developed by

Microsoft. As a database server, it is a software product with the primary function of
storing and retrieving data as requested by other software applications—which may run
either on the same computer or on another computer across a network (including the
Internet).

The SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) tutorial introduces you to the integrated
environment for managing your SQL Server infrastructure. SQL Server Management
Studio presents a graphical interface for configuring, monitoring, and administering
instances of SQL Server. It also allows you to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-
tier components used by your applications, such as databases. SQL Server
Management Studio also provides Transact-SQL, MDX, DMX, and XML language
editors for editing and debugging scripts.