Yes, Oracle BI server can be used as a data source to create a data set in the BI Publisher. A newcomer to the Oracle BI might think that since the Oracle BI server RPD is accessible via Presentation services and an ODBC connection, then BI Publisher should be able to access the RPD subject areas, just as Oracle BI can. This logic is only partially correct. BI Publisher does not currently have the ability to cherry pick Oracle BI subject area elements as if using the Analysis Ad-Hoc Editor. BI Publisher has two options to reference the Oracle BI server data. The first is to select an analysis request developed in the Analysis Ad-Hoc Editor and save to the Presentation Catalog. Typically, this will be an analysis request created specifically for the purpose of being consumed in a BI Publisher report. That report is usually saved in a folder location close to the BI Publisher report that ultimately leverages the said data. The second option is to...
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 12c - Second Edition
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Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 12c - Second Edition
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Overview of this book
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) 12c is packed full of features and has a fresh approach to information presentation, system management, and security. OBIEE can help any organization to understand its data, to make useful information from data, and to ensure decision-making is supported by facts. OBIEE can focus on information that needs action, alerting users when conditions are met. OBIEE can be used for data analysis, form production, dashoarding, and workflow processes.
We will introduce you to OBIEE features and provide a step-by-step guide to build a complete system from scratch. With this guide, you will be equipped with a good basic understanding of what the product contains, how to install and configure it, and how to create effective Business Intelligence.
This book contains the necessary information for a beginner to create a high-performance OBIEE 12c system.
This book is also a guide that explains how to use an existing OBIEE 12c system, and shows end users how to create.
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 12c - second Edition
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Customer Feedback
Preface
Free Chapter
Oracle BI 12c Architecture
Installing the Prerequisite Software
Installing on Windows Server 2012
Reviewing the Features of the Reporting Repository
Installing and Configuring Client Tools
Understanding the Systems Management Tools
Developing the BI Server Repository
Creating Dashboards and Analyses
Agents and Action Framework
Developing Reports Using BI Publisher
Usage Tracking
Improving Performance
Using the BI Admin Change Management Utilities
Ancillary Installation Options
Reporting Databases
Customizing the Style of Dashboards
Upgrading to 12c
Customer Reviews