1 Introduction

The SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular protocol provides the methods for a client to communicate with and perform operations on an analysis server that is using Tabular databases that are at compatibility level 1200 or higher. This protocol is an extension of the SQL Server Analysis Services protocol [MS-SSAS].

Sections 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2, and 3 of this specification are normative. All other sections and examples in this specification are informative.