How OBIEE 11g is connected to MDX or CUBE

Hi,
Can any one please lert me know how OBIEE 11g is connected to MDX or CUBE
varma

Hi Varma,
The following links may help you :
http://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/obe/db/11g/r2/prod/bidw/olap11g_excel/olap_excel.htm
http://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/obe/db/11g/r1/olap/cube/querycubes.htm
http://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/obe/db/11g/r1/olap/cube/BuildiCubes.htm
Thanks,
Srujana

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