With the new upgrade to SQL Server Analysis Services just around the corner, it is never to soon to look at the new advancements in the product.  From the roadmap moving forward, this session will focus on the improvements in SSAS that “delight” users: improved scalability, enhanced performance, and improved enterprise manageability. The session will also look at enhancements in MDX and data mining.

Mark D. Scott is a senior consultant for Microsoft Consulting Services. He develops multi-tier, data-centric web applications. He implements a wide variety of Microsoft-based technologies, with special emphasis on SQL Server and Analysis Services. He is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer + Internet, Solution Developer, Database Administrator and Trainer. He holds A+, Network + and CTT+ certifications from COMPTIA. Mark has also written a number of books and articles. He has co-authored the MSDE Bible, eCommerce for Dummies, Professional Data Warehousing Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Analysis Services, Special Edition Using Commerce Server 2002 and other books. He regularly writes articles for technical publications and speaks at national conferences. He has also written courses and conducted national tours for Microsoft and a variety of other organizations.