An Essbase filter is an Essbase resource that provides an access control mechanism for dimensional data. For example, a filter might restrict a user to view or update data only for a specific geographical region or a specific product.
Essbase filters are stored in a relational database.
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
|
No Access or None |
No inherent access to data values unless access is granted globally |
|
Read |
Ability to read data values |
|
Write |
Ability to read and update data values |
|
Meta Read |
Ability to read metadata (dimension and member names) |
You create Essbase filters using Essbase Administration Services (and the MaxL command line), which also enables you to:
View dimensions and their members.
List filter operations.
Validate filters at design time.
See Oracle Essbase Administration Services Online Help and Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide:
You can ignore any references to Hyperion Shared Services (HSS) in Enterprise Performance Management documentation.