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Oracle Essbase 11.1.2: Calculate Block Storage Databases (11.1.2.3)

Duration: 2 Days

What you will learn

This Oracle Essbase 11.1.2: Calculate Block Storage Databases (11.1.2.3) training teaches you the principal techniques

and theories for the design of calculations in block storage databases with Essbase Release 11.1.2.3. Expert Oracle

University instructors will review database structure and configuration and teach you basic calculation building blocks,

including FIX and IF statements.

Learn To:

Describe Essbase and block storage database structures.

Develop and test calculation scripts.

Develop advanced calculations.

Optimize databases though dynamic calculations.

Normalize and allocate data.

Benefits to You

By enrolling in this course, you'll become familiar with calculation script development methodology and how to correct

common calculation errors. You'll learn how to effectively leverage dynamic calculations to optimize database

performance and create advanced calculation scripts, such as allocations, cross-database calculations and

multidimensional range calculations. By participating in design discussions and hands-on practice sessions, you'll

reinforce your understanding of important Essbase concepts.

Please Note

This course is also suitable for customers using Hyperion Essbase Analytics 9.3.1 or Oracle Essbase 11.1.x.

AudienceBusiness Intelligence DeveloperData ModelersData Warehouse AdministratorData Warehouse AnalystData Warehouse DeveloperDatabase AdministratorsDatabase DesignersTechnical Consultant

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Required Prerequisites

Oracle Essbase 11.1.2 Bootcamp

Course ObjectivesGain an understanding of the mechanisms by which Essbase stores and calculates data in block storage databases.

Learn the default database calculation order and investigate how it relates to block storage data structures.

Learn practical methods for developing and testing block storage calculations, from the simple to the complex.

Understand where use of dynamic calculation can improve database and calculation performance.

Focus calculations on specific subsets of data.

Compare the different calculation variables available and implement variables in calculation scripts

Investigate different methods for implementing and planning multidimensional allocations.

Course Topics

Essbase OverviewEssbaseEssbase Database TypesBusiness Scenario and Training Environment OverviewBlock Storage Calculation Overview

Data Storage and CalculationData Storage and Calculation FundamentalsDatabase StatisticsData Block CreationDatabase Calculation Process

Calculation Script BasicsCalculation Script OrganizationImplementing a Script Development ProcessIntelligent Calculation

Dynamic Calculation OverviewAbout Dynamic CalculationDynamic Calculation Storage OptionsDesign Considerations for Dynamic CalculationDesign Considerations for Rates and Percentages

Controlling the Calculation ProcessControlling Top-Down CalculationPerformance ConsiderationsCreating Complex Conditionals

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Copying and Clearing DataCopying DataClearing Data with CLEARDATAClearing Data with CLEARBLOCK

Developing Advanced CalculationsCreating Calculation VariablesReferencing Members Dynamically

Developing Analytic CalculationsTyped Measures OverviewCreating Typed MeasuresCalculating with Typed Measures

Multidimensional Dynamic CalculationsDynamic Calculation OrderOptimization Guidelines

Normalizing DataLoading Data to Upper-Level Members Planning Data NormalizationNormalizing Rates and Drivers

Performing Advanced AllocationsAllocating DataCreating Multiple-Database Calculations

Appendix: Essbase ArchitectureEssbase Architecture OverviewEssbase Components by Tier

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