Purge All Cache

Clearing the BI Server Cache on a regular basis helps maintain OBI performance. Users with the OBI Enterprise (OBIEE) license (OPB_<version number> OBI Enterprise (OBIEE - Multiple Properties) have the option to clear the BI Server Cache from the front-end, as opposed to directly accessing the OperaBI.rpd file on the BI application server. Users can access the OperaBI report in the Shared Folders in OBI>Answers.

By simply selecting Shared Folders>Purge All Cache, files from the application server (i.e. D:\oracle\OracleBIData\cache) are removed. Several additional benefits can be gained by using the OperaBI Report:

The OperaBI report can conveniently be displayed on the Dashboard.
Setting up an iBot automates the purging process where you can schedule when you want the purge to be done (More Products>Delivers>Overview).

Manually Purging the OBIEE Cache

1. View OBI>Answers>Shared Folders and select OperaBI.

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2. The Shared Folders/OperaBI screen appears.

Select Purge All Cache to remove files from the application server (i.e. D:\oracle\OracleBIData\cache).

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3. When the purge is complete, you will see a result message stating the operation has succeeded.

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