The following topics describe the various XML for Analysis (XMLA) element categories supported by Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services.

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Headers (XMLA)
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Describes those elements sent in the SOAP header of a SOAP envelope, either by an application or by an Analysis Services instance, to manage protocol-level features.
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Methods (XMLA)
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Describes the topmost elements sent by an application in a SOAP envelope to an Analysis Services instance to retrieve data or metadata, or to perform actions on the instance.
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Commands (XMLA)
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Describes the elements sent within an XMLA method to perform a specific action.
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Objects (XMLA)
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Describes the topmost elements received by an application in a SOAP envelope from an Analysis Services instance in response to an XMLA method.
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Properties (XMLA)
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Describes the child elements for XMLA headers, methods, objects, or commands.
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