36 Comparison of Aggregate and Block Storage

Essbase aggregate storage applications and databases differ in concept and design from block storage applications and databases. Some block storage concepts do not apply to aggregate storage. For example, aggregate storage cubes do not have dense and sparse dimensions.

• Inherent Differences with ASO

• Outline Differences for ASO

• Calculation Differences for ASO

• Partitioning Differences for ASO

• Data Load Differences for ASO

• Query Differences with ASO

• Feature Differences in ASO

• Hybrid Mode