DSS Frequently Asked Questions

Here are grouped some current issues :

*What is a DSS and how it is architecture?
*How can I test these concepts ?
  • Define a small experimentation domain
  • Check with a Senior Architect to valid implementation delays (About 2 to 3 weeks)
  • Book a Senior Consultant to realize an operational prototype
  • Present results to managers
*I am an Essbase site manager and have problems with increasing maintenance, what can I do ?
  • Identify the maintenance nature (Curative or evolutive)
  • Identify the products in which the maintenance weight is the biggest (Essbase or Front-Ends)
  • Is this Essbase maintenance linked to operational applications changes ? See DataWarehousing
  • Is this maintenance related to operational applications codifications changes ? See DataWarehousing
*I am working on big Essbase application and experience performance problems, what can I do ?
  • Optimize physical structure, loading processes and calculations with a Senior Consultant expertise
  • Break your cubes using Essbase partitioning features
*I have an other question :