Category: Business Intelligence Tools Review: As a business analyst or data scientist, having the right tools is essential for creating effective and efficient reports. This review will focus on five different books that provide guidance on using various business intelligence (BI) tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008, MDX Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 and Hyperion Essbase, The Definitive Guide to DAX for Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Excel (2nd Edition), The Definitive Guide to DAX: Business intelligence with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power BI, Applied DAX with Power BI: From zero to hero with 15-minute lessons. Practical MDX Queries for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008 is a great resource for those who want to learn how to use the practical applications of Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008. The book provides clear and concise explanations of various MDX queries, along with examples that are easy to follow. It also includes troubleshooting tips for common issues that may arise when using MDX. Overall, this book is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of MDX and its practical applications in BI. MDX Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 and Hyperion Essbase provides guidance on how to use the Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) language in conjunction with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 and Hyperion Essbase, two popular BI tools. The book covers a wide range of topics related to MDX, including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning. It also includes practical examples that demonstrate how to use MDX in real-world scenarios. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the capabilities of MDX and its applications in BI. The Definitive Guide to DAX: Business intelligence with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power BI (2nd Edition) provides a comprehensive overview of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), a powerful tool for creating interactive data visualizations in Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Excel. The book covers everything from the basics of DAX to advanced techniques such as dynamic calculations and data modeling. It also includes practical examples that demonstrate how to use DAX in real-world scenarios. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the capabilities of DAX and its applications in BI. The Definitive Guide to DAX: Business intelligence with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power BI (Business Skills) provides a similar overview of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), but focuses specifically on how to use it for business intelligence purposes. The book covers everything from the basics of DAX to advanced techniques such as dynamic calculations and data modeling. It also includes practical examples that demonstrate how to use DAX in real-world scenarios, with a focus on how it can be used to solve specific business problems. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the capabilities of DAX and its applications in BI, with a particular emphasis on its role in solving business problems. Applied DAX with Power BI: From zero to hero with 15-minute lessons provides a hands-on approach to learning Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and how to use it in Microsoft Power BI. The book includes step-by-step instructions for creating interactive data visualizations using DAX, along with practical examples that demonstrate how to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. It also includes troubleshooting tips for common issues that may arise when using DAX. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the capabilities of DAX and its applications in BI, with a particular emphasis on its use in Power BI. In conclusion, these five books provide valuable guidance on various business intelligence tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008, MDX Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 and Hyperion Essbase, The Definitive Guide to DAX for Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Excel (2nd Edition), The Definitive Guide to DAX: Business intelligence with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power BI, Applied DAX with Power BI: From zero to hero with 15-minute lessons. They cover a wide range of topics related to these tools, including data modeling, query optimization, performance tuning, and data visualization.