http and analysis server

[ddrhodes]

I am trying to find some data that references the added value in getting to
analysis server data through http or https. Why would organizations even
consider this option?

Theoretically, if a user logs into the domain that hosts project server and
sql server EE, has pwa rights/views and proper roles established, the person
should be able to view that cube data with portfolio analyzer.

Can someone please refer me to some articles that discuss this topic?
Please email me at (e-mail address removed) with your findings. Thanks.

 

[Earl Lewis]

Primarily, the http access to the analysis services data is one of convenience. Project server (project web access really) provides access to this data for those that have no idea how to use the SQL server tools. And it does it in the most logical place - the same place that they're looking at the rest of the project data.

Earl
I am trying to find some data that references the added value in getting to
analysis server data through http or https. Why would organizations even
consider this option?

Theoretically, if a user logs into the domain that hosts project server and
sql server EE, has pwa rights/views and proper roles established, the person
should be able to view that cube data with portfolio analyzer.

Can someone please refer me to some articles that discuss this topic?
Please email me at (e-mail address removed) with your findings. Thanks.

 

[Aaron Tamblyn]

You typically would look at implementing the http or https analysis server
views where there are restrictions using Office Web Components or there are
port traffic restrictions for the OLAP connection from Office Web Components
to Analysis Services. This is a very real consideration for Extranet
implementations and in strictly locked down environments.