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# Tabular Model Databases (SSAS Tabular)
  A tabular model database is an Analysis Services database that you create in [!INCLUDE[ssBIDevStudioFull](../../includes/ssbidevstudiofull-md.md)] using the Analysis Services Tabular model project template, where tables and relationships are the primary structures for representing data.  
  
## Benefits of Using Tabular Model Databases  
 Tabular model databases are easier to build than multidimensional databases, particularly if you have a relational database background. Otherwise, administrative tasks are similar if not identical to database administration of a multidimensional database. The same tools and approaches apply.  
  
## Related Content  
 [Tabular Model Solutions (SSAS Tabular)](../tabular-model-solutions-ssas-tabular.md)  
  
 [Tabular Model Data Access](tabular-model-data-access.md)  
  
## Related Tasks  
 [Process Database, Table, or Partition](process-database-table-or-partition-analysis-services.md)  
  
 [Tabular Model Roles (SSAS Tabular)](tabular-model-roles-ssas-tabular.md)  
  
 [Tabular Model Partitions (SSAS Tabular)](tabular-model-partitions-ssas-tabular.md)  
  
 [Configure In-Memory or DirectQuery Access for a Tabular Model Database](enable-directquery-mode-in-ssms.md)  
  
 [Connect to a Tabular Model Database (SSAS)](connect-to-a-tabular-model-database-ssas.md)  
  
 [Restore from PowerPivot](restore-from-power-pivot.md)  
  
 [Move an Analysis Services Database](../multidimensional-models/move-an-analysis-services-database.md)  
  
 [Synchronize Analysis Services Databases](../multidimensional-models/synchronize-analysis-services-databases.md)  
  
 [Switch an Analysis Services database between ReadOnly and ReadWrite modes](../multidimensional-models/switch-an-analysis-services-database-between-readonly-and-readwrite-modes.md)  
  
 [Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database](../multidimensional-models/modify-or-delete-an-analysis-services-database.md)  
  
 [Document and Script an Analysis Services Database](../multidimensional-models/document-and-script-an-analysis-services-database.md)  
  
 [Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases](../multidimensional-models/backup-and-restore-of-analysis-services-databases.md)  
  
 [Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases](../multidimensional-models/attach-and-detach-analysis-services-databases.md)