I'd like to hear from anyone that is using proactive caching and how they monitor the loads of the cube.
I have created a Aggregation=Max measure in each measure group that loads as getdate(), this allows me to see the load date by partition. My date dimension has a partition_cd, which denotes what dates a partition covers. The partition date scheme is the same for all measure groups. This handles things from the user perspective, they know how recent their data is.
What it doesn't do is allow me to see average load times, number of loads per day, etc.. the things I need from a support perspective.
The only solution I have seen for this is the ASTrace.exe application. This would mean installing something custom on the server, like to avoid that if I can. Any other options out there?
Any other feedback on this area in general?
As always you guys are great, thanks for all the help!
-Ken