Partial table of contents:

THE NEED FOR MULTIDIMENSIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

Functional Requirements of OLAP Systems.

The Limitations of Spreadsheets and SQL.

EXPLANATION OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL FEATURES AND CONCEPTS.

Basic Multidimensional Features, Part 1.

The Benefits of a Multidimensional Approach.

Advanced Features, Part 1.

Advanced Features, Part 2.

HANDS-ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL CASE STUDIES.

Practical Steps for Defining OLAP Models.

Global Planning for Sales and Marketing.

Portfolio Analysis.

FURTHER ISSUES.

Dimensional Modeling and Analysis.

Towards a Logic-Grounded Model for OLAP.

Comprehensive Guidelines.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.