Obiee Data source
In Real time where we have database either in windows or linux ?
if we have to connect to from linux database how we connect to database ?
Hi,
Most of the time database lies in Unix Server.
in both cases we connect to database from RPD in same manner.
Using datasource string in Connection pool.
EX : (DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=TCP)(HOST=172.xx.xxx.xxx)(PORT=1523))(CONNECT_DATA=(SERVER=DEDICATED)(SERVICE_NAME=<<ur sid name>>)))
mark if correct/helps
fiaz
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Oracle OLAP as OBIEE Data Source
I've got a couple of questions regarding the use of Oracle OLAP (Analytic Workspace/Cube) as an OBIEE data source.
First: As a general rule when creating a dimension, we create a total roll-up for the dimension i.e. "Total Product", "Total Geog", "Total Customer" etc... Generally, I don't create a total roll-up for time dimensions. When importing metadata from OLAP to OBIEE, OBIEE creates a "Total" level for all dimensions. Now, I understand why OBIEE does that; to support queries that might exclude one or more dimensions. My question is: what is the best method/procedure to deal with the extra "Total" level?
Second: I would appreciate it if someone could explain this error for me: [nQSError: 59137] Filter level YEAR is below the projected level Total on dimension CMP_TIME while an externally aggregated measure is present. (HY000). I understand the words, but have no clue what OBIEE is trying to tell me. This error pops up constantly and I see no rhyme or reason that would cause it. the specific case above occurred when I clicked on the sort icon for a measure included in a report.
Thanks,Mark,
Thanks for the reply. However, I'm not sure I made myself clear. I have created a "Product" dimension in AWM (Analytic Workspace Manager) in the following structure: Product -> Product Line -> Total Product. Withing the context this hierarchy, "Total Product" is the "Grand Total" Level. When this data is imported into OBIEE using "Oracle OLAP" as a data source, the Product hierarchy is created in the Physical Layer as an "Oracle OLAP Dimension". In the BMM Layer, the hierarchy is structured as: Product -> Product Line -> Total Product -> Total. There are now two "Total" Levels. Naturally only one, the OBIEE generated Total, is defined as "Grand Total". The only child of the Total level is Total Product. I have two hierarchy levels that are the same. So, do we need both? should we keep both? Should a dimension defined within AWM for use in OBIEE NOT include a total level? It's not really a problem, it just doesn't seem to make any sense to have TWO total levels within a hierarchy.
On the second issue, I wish I could provide some detail, but I'm really not sure how I'd do that. That's why I asked for the meaning of the error. What is OBIEE telling me that I'm doing wrong. All I really did was import the metadata, drag it to the BMM Layer, deleted some of the hierarchy level keys, renamed some columns and dragged the stuff over to the Presentation Layer. So, it's pretty much drag-and-drop.
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Create new column in BI Admin Tool being HFM the OBIEE data source.
Hi all,
I am developing a BI project using OBIEE 11g 11.1.6.4 and HFM 11.1.2.1. HFM is the data source for OBIEE.
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Hi friends,
In OBIEE 11g I cannot able to import meta data into a new repository...
It is not connecting to data source for importing meta data
It throws the error like connection is failed....
I have also restarted the services and also checked for the odbc connectivity it is showing connection is
successful..
I also entered the corresponding details in TNS notepad...
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I am facing a problem in OBIEE as I am getting error messages for measure columns with Time series functions(Ago,ToDate and PeriodRolling) in both RPD and Answers.
Error is "Target database does not support Ago operation".
But I am aware of OBIEE supports Time Series functions for Essbase data source.
using Hyperion 9.3.1 as data source and obiee 11.1.1.5.0 as reporting tool.
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is because the time series function are not supported for the framentation content, see the content of the oracle support:
The error occurs due to the fact the fragmented data sources are used on some Time series measures. Time series measures (i.e. AGO) are not supported on fragmented data sources.
Confirmation is documented in the following guide - Creating and Administering the Business Model and Mapping Layer in an Oracle BI Repository > Process of Creating and Administering Dimensions
Ago or ToDate functionality is not supported on fragmented logical table sources. For more information, refer to “About Time Series Conversion Functions” on page 197.
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OBIEE 10g/11g RPD as a Data Source - Driver Name for metadata imports
Hi,
I'm trying to use OBIEE's RPD as a relational source in Informatica 9.5.1 PowerCenter Designer. I have the ODBC connection to the OBIEE's BI Server and can connect to it. I'm using OBIEE 10.1.3.4.1 (I also need to do something similar with OBIEE 11g). I've posted this question to the Informatica forum as well.
In order to use OBIEE as a third-party relational data source, Informatica needs OBIEE's DLL for metadata imports.
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For some more details, you can refer to the following document;
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/discoverer/discoverer-metadata-conversion-assi-128504.pdf
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Oracle EBS Discoverer as a data source for OBIEE 11g
We are a heavy user of Discoverer workbooks with Oracle EBS. We're moving to OBIEE 11g(11.1.1.3) and have an RPD with both 3rd party and custom content.
I wanted to ask the experts here how I can leverage my Discoverer investment with out a lot of re-work in OBIEE. I briefly looked at the MigrateEUL.exe and it says it can move an EUL to an RPD, but talks about some limitations for complex EULs such as an EBS Apps EUL. Even if it created an RPD, I'm not sure how I can merge my current RPD and this newly gen'd RPD.
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For some more details, you can refer to the following document;
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/discoverer/discoverer-metadata-conversion-assi-128504.pdf
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Hi,
I doing my physical view against a 2008 R2 SQL Server. Looks like the list goes upto 2005. Should I select 2005 in that case? As per image: http://i.imgur.com/3H7MO.png
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I am using OBIEE 11G 32bit Windows.Hi,
Yes can. either you can select as SQL 2005 or ODBC basic also can
I hope your version less than obiee11.1.1.5.0, version 11.1.1.1.6.0 and above has update SQL 2008 in the data source selection list.
refer,
http://imgur.com/JSYoL
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I have a data source that consist of tables view and packages and function and I needed to import them into OBIEE physical layer. I never imported tables view into the physical layer , so I will like some help. As far as the packages and functions, how do you deal with them when importing the tables view in OBIEE?
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OBIEE 11.1.1.6.2 BP1 64-Bit - Define MS Access Data Source
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On our 11.1.1.6.2 BP1 64-Bit OBIEE installation I'd like to define an ms access db as data source. We had that in OBIEE 10G too but there it was an 32-Bit ODBC-Source.
It seems that OBIEE 11G only accepts 64-Bit ODBC-sources. But for 64-ODBC there aren't any existing ms access drivers.
Did anybody deal with the same problem and found a solution for it?
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you download AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe and install it then you can able to find it excel data source in 64bit version. (we too faced this issues few years back and test with windows server 2008) working fine.
you can download from below link
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255
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OBIEE report with HFM and Essbase Data source
Hi All,
Just want your though can we get the data from HFM and Essbase data source in a single report i.e. for some account i want to show budget data from HFM and Forecast data from essbase in a single OBIEE report? If yes how can we model both Data source in rpd?It possible but the challenge is to try to align the account hierarchy and the entity hierarchy between Essbase and HFM. HFM is looking the data at a top side consolidation level where planning will have more granular details to forecast correctly. The best solution is either to build a custom table in to import both sources, or to use HFM data into Essbase, or to use EPMA. The best in class solution stays to align hierarchies and metadata across applications. We implemented BI Financials Dashboard for the General Ledger, built a custom Dashboard connected in Real Time to Planning and are installing OFMA to connect HFM. Once done, you can rationalize metadata if not done before and start to link the different data into single reports. You will also have to ensure the data is refreshed at the same time to avoid inconsistency.
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Obiee with unstructured data source
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How to work with Unstructured data sources using OBIEE 11g?Anybody any idea?examples would really help.
Is it also available in 10g also?
Please Help.
Regards,
KrishHi Krish,
It's actually possible to use OBIEE with unstructured data.
Even if you don't have real FK relations in your database and a proper model, OBIEE can create queries if you tell him where to find the joins and how they are defined.
The Idea is to create you FK in the physical layer and try to have a 3FN schema (star schema with Dimension and Fact) as much as possbile in your Business layer.
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http://www.rittmanmead.com/files/3_Complex_Modeling_with_OBIEE_Elio_Idema.pdf
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OBIEE Fragmentation using Essbase as data sources
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How can we create a fragmentation on OBIEE taking data sources from 2 cubes? For example:
I have 3 dimensions (same outline on both cubes):
Account:
- Account 1
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And how can we set the fragmentation, if we want to take Y2008 data from cube 1, and Y2009 data from cube 2?
I've tried to set:
on BMM:
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Year:
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aggregation content, group by: Logical level
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And when I tried to check the: "This source should be combined with other sources at this level" it returned error:
State: HY000. Code: 10058. [NQODBC] [SQL_STATE: HY000] [nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 42043] An external aggregate is found in an outer query block. (HY000)
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Kind regardsHello,
I'm having the same problem as you.
Have you found a solution?
Can you share
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