Essbase structure

hi, i'm new.
1.i want to know the whole structure of Essabase.
2.i want to know how to download the parts i need.
the reason why i ask this is that, i'm using ODI to extract data from DB, then build the modules in Essbase for BI application.
i remembered long ago, Essbase is just a part of Hyperion, and it's used for constructing muilti-dimension data models. if i want to download it, i just download the Hyperion Suite.
but now, Essbase became a independant product. when i want to download it, i found there isn't any single installation file called Essabase.
so as the purpose i use it, which parts, or where, can i download the right files.
thanks.

playboyjack wrote:
yes, i found it in Hyperion Planning before.
then i wonder, if i only use essbase to construct multi-dimension data model, do i need to download the whole package of Planning?
i mean, Planning is a big package, including Essabase, but also including many parts i don't want. how can i only download the parts i need.
thanks.Hi,
If you want to use just essbase then you don't need to install planning.
You can download the components from http://edelivery.oracle.com/ or http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/bi/performance-management/index.html
If you plan on installing version 11 you will need the installer, the foundation parts 1-4 and the essbase server/client pieces.
Cheers
John
http://john-goodwin.blogspot.com/

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