Which two instances require the use of Analytic Blend?

The correct answer highlights scenarios where Analytic Blend is essential due to certain characteristics of data that make traditional cube calculations or storage impractical.

When working with large volumes of transactional level data, the constraints of data storage become significant. Traditional cubes can handle structured data effectively but may struggle with expansive datasets that exceed their capacity, leading to performance issues and potential data loss. Analytic Blend allows for the integration and analysis of such substantial datasets by blending them with dimensional metadata without needing to store the entire dataset within the cube itself. This capability ensures that organizations can still derive insights and perform analytics on vast transactional datasets without the limitations posed by the infrastructure.

In contrast, scenarios involving data that is constantly moving or changing shape, or where dimensionality must vary, are also critical but are not solely reliant on Analytic Blend in the same way. These situations may require other analytical approaches or solutions tailored to handling dynamic datasets. Static data changes infrequently and would not necessitate the use of Analytic Blend since it could be managed efficiently within a more traditional data processing framework.