Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
You have also learned that there are several ways to actually update an Essbase
database outline. You can perform any necessary task manually by using the
EAS, but you can also perform most routine tasks automatically by either using
a dimension build load process or by executing a MaxL command script.
You are now at a point where you should have a good hold on Essbase applications,
databases and outlines. You should also have a good understanding
of multidimensionality as it pertains to Oracle Essbase.
Going forward the amount of information presented to you will not decrease but
the use and/or purpose of the information will as what will be presented to you
now will assume you have a good base to build on.
The coming chapters will now be your guide to enhancing what you know while
at the same time enhancing your ability to efficiently maintain and support your
Essbase database whether it be loading data (many different methods shown in
next chapter), calculating data, or using your data.
In other words, by now, you know what to do. The rest of the topic will show
you how to do it better and with more options!
