I've got a performance problem with MDS and the Excel plugin for one of my MDS clients. Here are some env specs:
1. Model would be characterized as a medium sized model on the high end.
2. 2+ entities have over 75,000 members
3. 4+ entities have nearly 100 attributes
4. 2+ entities have nearly 20 domain attributes
5. There is no row level security but most entities have attribute deny permissions on 20% of the attributes
6. The model performs well from the web portal but is a train-wreck from the Excel plugin.
My question: Besides following Microsoft's recommendations for memory, SAN, and processor/cores is there anything that can be done tuning wise to improve the load time for the query/filter window and the load of members after a filter scenario is chosen? We have run tests with the optimal env hardware specs that Microsoft recommends and while better are not acceptable for my client.
Also, does anyone know if the product road map for the Excel plugin will have plans to address these performance concerns pertaining to entity loads and filtering?
Chad Dotzenrod SWC | TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS 1420 Kensington Road, Suite 110 Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-2144 http://www.swc.com