Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Management Objects 13.0.1601.5

Analysis Management Objects (AMO) are a set of objects in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services that can be used to create, edit, and manage Analysis Services databases and objects programmatically. AMO is a .NET Framework object model that is designed to provide a familiar, easy-to-use user experience for developers who are working with Analysis Services.

AMO can be used to automate the creation of Analysis Services databases, as well as the creation and management of objects such as cubes, dimensions, measure groups, partitions, calculations, and perspectives. It can also be used to perform administrative tasks such as backup and restore operations, security management, and server configuration.

AMO is a .NET Framework object model and can be used with any .NET Framework language that is supported by Microsoft Visual Studio, including Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), C#, and Managed C++.

No, AMO is included as part of the Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services product and can be used free of charge by customers who have properly licensed SQL Server.

Yes, Microsoft provides extensive documentation for AMO on their website. The documentation includes code samples, tutorials, and reference information for each object in the AMO library.

AMO is designed specifically for use with SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services and later versions. While some features may be compatible with older versions of Analysis Services, Microsoft recommends using the version of AMO that corresponds to your version of Analysis Services for best results.

No, AMO is not backwards compatible. Applications that are developed using a newer version of AMO may not be able to work with older versions of Analysis Services. Microsoft recommends using the version of AMO that corresponds to your version of Analysis Services for best results.

AMO requires the .NET Framework 2.0 or later and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services or later. It can be used on any computer that meets these requirements, including desktop computers and servers running Windows Server.

Yes, there are some limitations and known issues when using AMO. For example, AMO cannot be used to create or manage mining models or to perform certain management tasks in SQL Server Management Studio. Microsoft provides documentation on these limitations and known issues in their online documentation for AMO.

Yes, AMO can be used in conjunction with other SQL Server features such as Reporting Services and Integration Services. By using AMO, developers can create integrated solutions that span multiple SQL Server components.