Hi there
Ive been developing BI solutions using SSRS reports ontop of Relational database for years now, ive also had a limited amount of exposure to SSAS and SSIS but this has been more of a maintenance role of altering the SSRS dashboards.
Im moving to a new position to implement a BI strategy in a company that has a few OLTP database. My question is
Q) Should I/can I build the reporting solutions in a similar way to my past experience (i.e ontop of a replicated DB (DW) of the current OLTP database) or would it be better to jump feet first into building DW (star schema) that feeds into a SSAS cube which i can then build the reports ontop off?
im confident both are within my capabilities but find myself at a cross roads and not sure what the best path would be.
thanks