What is SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS)?

Answer 1

SSAS gives the business data an integrated view. This integrated view is provided by combining online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining functionality. SSAS supports OLAP and allows data collected from various sources to be managed in an efficient way. Analysis services, specifically for data mining, allow use of a wide array of data mining algorithms that allows creation, designing of data mining models.

Answer 2

SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services is a service that provides to view business data by unifying and integrating. It is the foundation for traditional reporting, OLAP analysis, data mining and Key Performance Indicator scorecards.