Hyperion Essbase Analytics 9.3.1 Bootcamp - LVC

Course Description

This course gives students the opportunity to learn the principal techniques and theories for the design of block storage databases with Essbase Release 9.3.1. Students create a database outline, load data into the database, analyze data with Smart View, and create calculation scripts. In addition, design discussions and hands-on practice sessions help reinforce the skills taught.Learn To:Create block storage databasesDevelop database outlines manually and using rules filesLoad dataAnalyze data using Smart ViewCalculate block storage databases* Consider registering for Oracle Essbase 11.1.1 Bootcamp, if a convenient 9.3.1 class is not available.A Live Virtual Class (LVC) is exclusively for registered students; unregistered individuals may not view an LVC at any time. Registered students must view the class from the country listed in the registration form. Unauthorized recording, copying, or transmission of LVC content may not be made.

Skills Gained

• Create block storage databases
• Create dimensions using rules files
• Load data using rules files
• Analyze data with Smart View
• Describe multidimensional calculation
• Create basic database calculations

Who Can Benefit

• Business Intelligence Developer
• Database Administrators
• Database Designers
• Developer

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic Microsoft Windows skills
• Knowledge of client-server application concepts

Syllabus

Essbase Overview

• Multidimensional Analysis
• Oracle's Enterprise Performance Management System
• Essbase--System 9
• Production Environment Components

Designing Applications and Databases

• Block Storage Implementation Process
• Analyzing and Planning Implementations
• Creating Applications and Databases
• Creating Outline Structures
• Modifying Member Properties

Designing Data Descriptor Dimensions

• Designing Time Dimensions
• Designing Scenario Dimensions
• Outline Calculations
• Designing Accounts Dimensions
• Testing Outline Calculations

Optimizing Data Descriptor Dimensions

• Creating Member Aliases
• Dimension Types
• Creating Period-to-Date Totals
• Dynamic Calc Members
• Enhancing Accounts Dimensions
• Optimizing Data Storage

Planning Dimension Designs

• Combining Business Views
• Planning Dimensions with Label Outlines

Creating Basic Dimensions Build Rules Files

• Prepping Data Prep Editor
• Creating Dimensions using Rules Files
• Selecting Dimension Build Method
• Defining Field Properties
• Validating Dimension Build Rules Files
• Configuring Dimension Maintenance Settings

Creating Advanced Dimension Build Rules Files

• Creating Shared Members
• Manipulating Fields
• Creating User-Defined Attributes

Creating Attribute Dimensions

• Adding Attribute Dimensions to Outlines
• Design Considerations for Attribute Dimensions
• Creating Attributes with Rules Files

Loading Data

• Data Sources Overview
• Creating Data Load Rules Files
• Selecting and Rejecting Records
• Capturing New Members

Getting Started with Smart View

• Smart View Architecture
• Configuring Data Sources
• Retrieving Data
• Setting the Point of View

Creating Reports with Smart View

• Manipulating Multidimensional Data
• Updating Essbase Data
• Integrating Essbase Data with Microsoft Office

Data Storage and Calculation

• Database Calculation Order
• Data Block Fundamentals
• Data Blocks and the Index System
• Database Statistics
• Data Block Creation
• Database Calculation Process

Creating Calculation Scripts

• Calculation Script Organization
• Returning Correct Calculation Results
• Troubleshooting CALC DIM Processes

Controlling the Calculation Process

• Top-Down Calculation
• Focusing Calculations with FIX Statements
• Calculating Conditionally with IF Statements
• Comparing FIX and IF Calculation Processes

Referencing Members in Calculations

• Referencing Members Explicitly
• Referencing Members Dynamically
• Creating Calculation Variables