Doubt in EAL (Essbase Analytic Link)

Hi All,
I have doubt in EAL (Essbase Analytic Link)
I was not able to find the 'Target Design Grid' tab and 'Connection Type' tab (to set replicate or transparent partition) and 'Security migration' options under 'Essbase' tab in Bridge Window. Any specific selection we need to do for this?
Also, Analytic link repository will contain the tables (metadata) similar to HFM repository which will create the essbase outline. But we make partition with Data synchronizing server with essbase. So it means DSS database also have same tables as Analytic link repository? At what time the DSS database is getting populated?
I gave a try many times by reading Oracle docs but some little doubts are still pending . Hope i will get a reply from you as usual
Thanks,
Abhi

Shared Services 11.1.2 is not compatible with any of the previous releases. You may check the 'Release Compatibility tab' in http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/bi-foundation/oracle-hyperion-epm-system-certific-131801.xls
HTH-
Jasmine.

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