New BI
features in AX:
In-memory
aggregate models - These aggregate models have replaced SSAS cubes.
Aggregate data entities -
These are the read-only entities used for reporting purposes. When creating
charts and client controls, data entities can be added as datasoure to
forms. The entities can then be consumed programatically.
Aggregate programming model -
This enables a developer to consume this data using x++ or C#.
Method expressions can be used to build rich expressions using
aggregate data. These method expressions
are written in X++ and KPIs can be modeled using them which eliminates the use of complex MDX queries.
Aggregate
Measurements and dimensions - Aggregate measurements is a model that
contains a collection of measures together with their corresponding dimensions. Aggregate measurement help
you analyze data in a new way. These are the evolution of cubes.
Aggregate dimensions is another concept that is shared across an AX
implementation. Aggregate measurements associate themselves with relevant
aggregate dimensions. Aggregate dimensions and measurements are modeled n AX using
Visual studio tools
KPI
definition - In AX users can use a rich client form to modify a KPI
definition. Users can create KPI using Aggregate data that is contained in Aggregate measurements. After KPI is defined, user can customize it at run
time.
