Comments on: On the search for the perfect OLAP browser http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/ A practical blog about Microsoft BI tools, techniques and practices written by a developer for other fellow developers. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:41:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Arzak http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-26109 Arzak Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:41:05 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-26109 The Analyzer from the Strategy Companion looks interesting. No problems with instalation, lightweght aplication, intelligent maps, 3D charts and I didn't noticed problems with HTML slowdown. The Analyzer is described as 100% zero-footprint browser so it migh be good choice. I must admit that I only tried ev. version but it has full functionality limited only to number of reports. The Analyzer from the Strategy Companion looks interesting. No problems with instalation, lightweght aplication, intelligent maps, 3D charts and I didn’t noticed problems with HTML slowdown. The Analyzer is described as 100% zero-footprint browser so it migh be good choice. I must admit that I only tried ev. version but it has full functionality limited only to number of reports.

]]> By: Arzak http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-26108 Arzak Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:30:30 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-26108 <a href="#comment-26098" rel="nofollow">@Stavros</a> I've only tried their evaluation version and also there were bugs. @Stavros
I’ve only tried their evaluation version and also there were bugs.

]]> By: Stavros http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-26098 Stavros Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:39:51 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-26098 I have been using Radarsoft for a project and there are many issues but the worst of all is that the support is really a joke. They rarely answer and the ticketing system and not even their phones. Even with such a low price, they should support their controls better. Does anyone had such a problem? I have been using Radarsoft for a project and there are many issues but the worst of all is that the support is really a joke. They rarely answer and the ticketing system and not even their phones. Even with such a low price, they should support their controls better.

Does anyone had such a problem?

]]> By: Boyan Penev http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-26087 Boyan Penev Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:42:44 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-26087 <a href="#comment-26084" rel="nofollow">@Tim</a> Using Cognos Analysis Studio as an OLAP browser for SSAS would be a massive overkill imho. It is expensive, slow and hard to install/configure and work with. Besides, it is not very flexible and user-friendly..not even in v10.1.1. But, I'd agree it is an option if you already have it in the enterprise. @Tim

Using Cognos Analysis Studio as an OLAP browser for SSAS would be a massive overkill imho. It is expensive, slow and hard to install/configure and work with. Besides, it is not very flexible and user-friendly..not even in v10.1.1.

But, I’d agree it is an option if you already have it in the enterprise.

]]> By: Tim http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-26084 Tim Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:27:55 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-26084 Have you considered Cognos? You can use Cognos Analysis Studio to navigate through MSOLAP cubes as well as there own Powercubes. Have you considered Cognos? You can use Cognos Analysis Studio to navigate through MSOLAP cubes as well as there own Powercubes.

]]> By: Tejinder Singh http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-10775 Tejinder Singh Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:10:35 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-10775 Hi, I need a Cube browsing tool, actually in my DWH i have data for various partners, i want to create a single cube and based on the login user i want to apply some conditional filter like partner name(to protect data of other partners). could you suggest me something for same Hi,
I need a Cube browsing tool, actually in my DWH i have data for various partners, i want to create a single cube and based on the login user i want to apply some conditional filter like partner name(to protect data of other partners). could you suggest me something for same

]]> By: OLAP Browser Feature on Connect | Boyan Penev on Microsoft BI http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-5004 OLAP Browser Feature on Connect | Boyan Penev on Microsoft BI Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:05:16 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-5004 [...] http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser.html If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS [...] [...] http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser.html If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS [...]

]]> By: Herbert http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-376 Herbert Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:13:19 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-376 In response to your closing comments, I would like to submit Pyramid Analytics'bioXL 64-bit, thin client OLAP browser as a viable solution. Finally offering the business user access to over 90% of MS SSAS functionality, in a package that is slick, fast, and has the familiarity of an Office desktop product. Check it out at: http://www.pyramidanalytics.com/bioXL-ad-hoc-analytics.aspx In response to your closing comments, I would like to submit Pyramid Analytics’bioXL 64-bit, thin client OLAP browser as a viable solution. Finally offering the business user access to over 90% of MS SSAS functionality, in a package that is slick, fast, and has the familiarity of an Office desktop product.

Check it out at: http://www.pyramidanalytics.com/bioXL-ad-hoc-analytics.aspx

]]> By: Boyan Penev http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Boyan Penev Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:03:54 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-208 Yes, unfortunately Dundas seemingly will go hand in hand with ProClarity in the history of BI. I'm as annoyed as you on this one. Hopefully Crescent will include an OLAP browser and will be a worthy replacement of Dundas (then it could make sense to get it canned). Also, hopefully, Crescent-Dundas will not be like PPS-ProClarity - in other words - completely different product using just some technology from the acquired one. I'm not aware of any way to get Dundas anymore (but I could be wrong) - maybe you can try contacting Microsoft directly. Yes, unfortunately Dundas seemingly will go hand in hand with ProClarity in the history of BI. I’m as annoyed as you on this one. Hopefully Crescent will include an OLAP browser and will be a worthy replacement of Dundas (then it could make sense to get it canned). Also, hopefully, Crescent-Dundas will not be like PPS-ProClarity – in other words – completely different product using just some technology from the acquired one.

I’m not aware of any way to get Dundas anymore (but I could be wrong) – maybe you can try contacting Microsoft directly.

]]> By: Sean http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-search-for-perfect-olap-browser/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Sean Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:36:54 +0000 http://www.bp-msbi.com/2009/09/on-the-search-for-the-perfect-olap-browser/#comment-207 Actually, I don't suppose anyone can sell me a licence for Dundas!?? Actually, I don’t suppose anyone can sell me a licence for Dundas!??

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