Linked Partitions

Data source types: Oracle Essbase

A linked partition connects two databases by means of a data cell. Using a data cell associated with a linked partition, you can navigate from the database connected to the current grid to a second database. Because the two databases may have different dimensions, you can see the data in different contexts. When you launch a linked partition, a new spreadsheet that displays the dimensions from the linked database opens. From there, you can drill down into the dimensions of the linked database.

To launch a linked partition:

  1. Select a data cell associated with a linked partition.
  2. From the Essbase ribbon, select Linked Objects.
  3. From Linked Reporting Objects, select the linked partition (displayed as Linked in the list).
  4. Click Launch button.

    The linked partition is launched in a new spreadsheet. From this spreadsheet, you can drill down to data in the linked database.