Before Using the Administration Console

Users should have the following Essbase knowledge before using the Administration Console:

An understanding of the Essbase application, including database dimensionality and outline structure
Knowledge of where the data is stored in the database, how the data is stored and aggregated, and at what level the data gets loaded into the database

For more information on Essbase applications, database dimensionality, and database outlines, see the Hyperion Essbase - System 9 Database Administrator's Guide.

Users should also know the following aspects of their business processes:

The order of calculations to take place
The sequence of business rules
The key assumptions being used to drive the calculations