Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
Oracle Essbase Provider Services
Oracle Essbase Provider Services is a middle tier data source provider between
an Essbase Server and Smart view, XMLA, and/or Java API. The following figure
shows the Provider Services architecture:
Client Tier
XMLA Clients
Middle Tier
Hyperion Provider
Services
Database Tier
Essbase
Hyperion
Provider
Services
TCP
/
IP
SOAP
HTTP
HTTP
SOAP
As you can see, Provider Services is a three-tiered architecture. One of the other special
features is that you can configure Oracle Provider Services from the EAS tool. When
you are working with Smart View for Microsoft Office, you will have the option of
selecting Oracle Provider Services to connect to the Essbase analytic server.
Essbase Smart Office
Essbase Smart Office or more commonly known as Essbase Smart Space, is a unique
new tool in the world of real-time analytic analysis and reporting.
The most amazing feature of Essbase Smart Office is that it offers the first
gadget-based user interface. Smart Office consists of a set of configurable gadgets
that run on the business customer's PC desktop and provide continuous access to
financial, operational, and performance related data. Additionally, Smart Office
contains a toolkit that can be used for creating additional gadgets and data services
that constantly keep the user upto date.
The following screenshot says it all for this tool. Can you imagine how happy your
customers will be with this scene on their desktop? You will probably have many
new co-workers which will call you friend.
