The section applies to block storage and aggregate storage databases.
If you have Database Manager permissions for a partitioned database, you can create backup copies of partition definitions by exporting them. Partition definitions must first be saved to the file system or network as .xml files. You can import only partition definition files that have the .xml extension.
For instructions on exporting and importing partition definitions, see “Exporting Partition Definitions” and “Importing Partition Definitions” in the Oracle Essbase Administration Services Online Help.