| Summary: | Develop high-performance multidimensional analytic OLAP solutions with Oracle Essbase 9 with this book and eBook About This Book Build multidimensional Essbase database cubes and develop analytical Essbase applications Step-by-step instructions with expert tips from installation to implementation Can be used to learn any version of Essbase starting from 4.x to 11.x For beginners as well as experienced professionals; no Essbase experience required Who This Book Is For This book is primarily for the IT professional who has a good understanding of IT principles and processes but is a multidimensional OLAP novice. Experienced OLAP professionals will also gain insight from this book. Simply put, if you are in the IT field and wish to gain a functional level of knowledge in the world of Oracle Essbase, whether it be for a developer role or a PM or BA role, this is the book you need. What You Will Learn Dig into the concept of multidimensional database cubes and explore the similarities to and differences from traditional relational databases Build effective database outlines including dimensions and members Extract data from source systems like SQL Sources or Input Data Files and load them into Essbase cubes Create fast and efficient database calculation scripts for your Essbase applications Extract data into reports or downstream systems by writing professional database report scripts Make your work easier by automating Essbase processes like cube building or running calc and report scripts Generate quality dynamic ad hoc spreadsheets and reports by using Microsoft's Excel Add-In effectively Perform required and optional maintenance and performance-tuning tasks just like an experienced Essbase administrator In Detail The hot new data analysis trends involve business intelligence and analytics. The technology that supports business intelligence and analytics better than anything else is today's multidimensional OLAP technology ? and there is none better than Oracle Essbase! Although storing data in a cube and developing analytical applications leaves many people grasping for understanding, especially if their experience is with relational databases, embracing OLAP technology will pay big dividends in the long run. It's easy to develop multidimensional analytic OLAP solutions when you have got this Oracle Essbase book to hand. It is a step-by-step guide to timeless Essbase fundamentals, which takes you from a basic software installation through to la...
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