Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
EssCmd commands and categories
There are over 120 distinct EssCmd commands that do everything from running
report scripts and calculation scripts to database outline maintenance and security.
The following screenshot shows a complete listing of available EssCmd commands:
The command list can be rather intimidating to look at but we assure you that all
of the EssCmd commands are easily understandable and simple to use. To help you
become familiar with the commands and their function, Essbase also groups them
by category.
The basic categories of the EssCmd commands are as follows:
•
Using EssCmd
: These commands are used to log in and out of EssCmd, view
command lists, pause EssCmd execution, and direct command script output.
•
Application and database administration
: These commands are used
to perform database creations and routine administration, and to get
information about existing applications and databases.
•
User/Group security
: Use these commands to perform user ID and
access group maintenance and administration.
•
Security filters and locks
: These commands can list, copy, and
rename database security access filters, and also remove database locks.
