To use the Oracle Essbase connector, you must also install Oracle Essbase Client on each computer that will run the connector.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have access to the appropriate Oracle Essbase Client installer and unzip any zipped files on your computer (for example,
ClientInstallers-11122.zip).
For more information about the supported Oracle Essbase versions, see
TIBCO Spotfire Connectors System Requirements.
Procedure
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In the extracted archive, locate the
EssbaseClient directory containing the installation program
EssbaseClient.exe.
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Double-click
EssbaseClient.exe.
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Select the appropriate language and continue.
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In the installer pane, click
Next.
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Make a note of the destination directory; you need it for creating the appropriate environment variables. Click
Next.
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In the
Custom Setup pane, ensure that both
Essbase Client and
Essbase Client C API are selected to be installed before you click
Next.
Note: The Essbase Client C API is not selected by default. You must select it manually.
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Click
Install, and then click
Finish when the installation is completed.
Note: In the
Installed Programs list of the
Control Panel, you can find a listing for
Oracle® Hyperion Essbase Client. Use this entry if you must uninstall Oracle Essbase. Also, remember to remove the created environment variables that are listed in
Creating environment variables.