# CubeDataSource Component Overview

The `CubeDataSource` component enables data items to retrieve data from an **OLAP** cube using **Microsoft Analysis Services** with little or no extra code. `CubeDataSource` uses the **ADOMD.NET** client data provider internally to connect to **Microsoft Analysis Services** and execute an **MDX** query against the desired OLAP cube. The returned result set can be visualized directly by the **Report** itself or using a **Table/Crosstab** report item.

## Supported developer platforms

* .NET Framework 4.6.2 and above