| Platform as a Service (PaaS) | Azure Analysis Services is a fully managed platform as a service. |
| Advanced mashup and modeling features | These features are used to combine data from multiple data sources. |
| Tabular semantic data model | This data model provides an easier and faster way for users to perform ad hoc data analysis. |
| Power BI and Excel | These tools are used for data analysis. |
| Azure portal | In Azure portal, you can create a server within minutes. |
| Azure Resource Manager templates and PowerShell | These are used to create servers using a declarative template. |
| Azure Functions | Azure Functions can be used for lightweight orchestration of models using custom code. |
| Microsoft Entra ID | Provides secure, role-based access to your critical data. |
| Azure Data Factory pipelines | These pipelines are used for data integration. |
| Visual Studio - SQL Server Data Tools | A familiar toolset used to develop and administer Azure Analysis Services. |
| Powershell | Used for administration of Azure Analysis Services. |
| SQL Server Management Studio | Used for administration of Azure Analysis Services. |
| Object Model and scripting (TOM exposed via JSON through TMSL) | Used for administration of Azure Analysis Services. |