Workflow for Working with Aggregate Storage Applications

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1.

Create an aggregate storage application and database manually or by using the Aggregate Storage Outline Conversion Wizard to convert a block storage outline.

2.

Create an aggregate storage outline by using the Aggregate Storage Outline Conversion Wizard to convert a block storage outline, by populating the outline that is created when a database is created, or by using data sources and rules files to build dimensions and members (dimension build).

3.

Optional: Use the Create Date-Time Dimension wizard to create a date-time dimension and the associated attribute dimensions.

4.

Use tablespaces to optimize data storage and retrieval for data files and work files.

Managing Tablespaces

5.

Specify the maximum size of the aggregate storage cache.

Sizing the Aggregate Storage Cache

6.

Load data into the database (may be combined with a dimension build).

At this point, aggregations exist for all level 0 combinations, and retrievals can be executed against the database.

Loading Data and Building Dimensions

7.

Calculate selected aggregations on the database.

Using Aggregations to Improve Retrievals

8.

View database statistics.

Viewing Aggregate Storage Statistics

9.

Optional: Use the Aggregate Storage Partition Wizard to enable write-back functionality.

Aggregate Storage Partition Wizard

10.

View data with Spreadsheet Add-in, Data Preview Grid, other Oracle tools, or third-party tools.

Appropriate product documentation.

Previewing Data