Preface
This guide contains information about building an Oracle BI metadata repository and includes topics on setting up and connecting to data sources, building the Physical layer, Business Model and Mapping layer, and Presentation layer, and how to use the multiuser development environment.
Audience
The intended audience is anyone who plans to design and build a metadata repository using the Model Administration Tool such as a Business Intelligence strategist, metadata provider, or ETL developer.
Related Resources
For a full list of guides, refer to the Books tab on Oracle Analytics Server Help Center.
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