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You have a SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) database named DB1 on a server named Server1. You need to deploy DB1 from Server1 to four other servers. If the destination server already contains a cop

The correct answer is A. Analysis Services Deployment Wizard. The Analysis Services Deployment Wizard supports both creating a new database on a destination server and incrementally updating an existing one, making it the most straightforward built-in tool for this multi-server deployment scenario.

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You have a SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) database named DB1 on a server named Server1. You need to deploy DB1 from Server1 to four other servers. If the destination server already contains a copy of DB1, the database must be updated only. If the destination server does not contain a copy of DB1, the database must be copied to the destination server. What is the best deployment option to use? More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

Options

  • AAnalysis Services Deployment Wizard
  • BAnalysis Management Objects (AMO) automation
  • CBackup and Restore
  • DSynchronize Database Wizard

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    76% (22)
  • B
    10% (3)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    10% (3)

Why each option

The Analysis Services Deployment Wizard supports both creating a new database on a destination server and incrementally updating an existing one, making it the most straightforward built-in tool for this multi-server deployment scenario.

AAnalysis Services Deployment WizardCorrect

The Analysis Services Deployment Wizard reads the output files from a Visual Studio/SSDT project build and can deploy to multiple servers sequentially. It offers deployment options that detect whether the target database exists and either creates it or applies only the necessary changes, directly matching both stated requirements without requiring custom code.

BAnalysis Management Objects (AMO) automation

AMO automation can accomplish the same goal but requires writing and maintaining custom .NET code, making it a less efficient option compared to the purpose-built Deployment Wizard.

CBackup and Restore

Backup and Restore creates a full copy of the database, overwriting any existing version entirely rather than performing an incremental update as required.

DSynchronize Database Wizard

The Synchronize Database Wizard keeps two databases in sync but is designed for replication scenarios, not scripted multi-server deployment, and requires both source and destination to be online SSAS instances.

Concept tested: SSAS multi-server deployment using Deployment Wizard

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/analysis-services/multidimensional-models/deploy-model-solutions-using-the-deployment-wizard

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#deployment#Deployment Wizard#database synchronization#multi-server

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