Chapter 1. Installing Oracle Essbase

Welcome to the exciting world of Oracle Essbase! You have bought this book so you must be anxious to get started, and you can hardly wait. Well, not until you install the software. Yes, this is where we actually get going. This chapter will assist you in installing Oracle Essbase server (aka the Essbase agent), Essbase Administration Services (EAS), and the Essbase Add-in for Microsoft Excel.

Oracle Essbase server can be installed on several platforms like Unix, Windows, and Linux. For the most part, this book discusses a typical Windows installation.