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Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 12c: Build your organization's Business Intelligence system , Second Edition

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Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 12c

Chapter 2. Installing the Prerequisite Software

This chapter will cover the steps to install the software needed before we can install the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) software. OBIEE can be installed on a variety of operating systems, either directly or on a virtual machine (VM) (see the Oracle site for details on all supported operating systems).

We will install a Java Development Kit (JDK), which underpins the server software and is actually used to install the software. We will then install the Application Server - Oracle Fusion Middleware.

We have already installed a SQL Server database that will host the metadata tables. We used a trial version of SQL Server 2016, but you can use MySQL if you prefer (MySQL is free to use). Oracle XE is not supported for the metadata.

The final task is to install some schemas in the SQL Server database that will be used by the OBIEE system.

Before we begin, though, make sure you have suitable tools on your machine to...

Installation overview

In this chapter, the main tasks that we will perform are as follows:

  • Download the required software
  • Install Java
  • Install the WebLogic Server
  • Install database schemas for Fusion Middleware metadata

Installation media

All of the software you will need can be downloaded from the Oracle Business Intelligence 12c Downloads page at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork .

Before you can download the software, you will need to log in to the Oracle website and accept the license terms:

Tip

If you don't have an Oracle account then you can easily sign up for one - it's free!

Installation media

Let's get all the software, including the software for the next chapter:

  1. Create a folder for the downloads, for example, C:obiee_downloads.
  2. Download all the OBIEE installation media to the previously created directory:
    • The Windows JDK (we used Version 8 Update 74)
    • WebLogic Server
    • Oracle Business Intelligence 12c, File 1 and File 2
    • Oracle Business Intelligence Developer Client Tool

    There is a link on the 12c Downloads page for the Java distributions.

  3. Follow the links, accept the license, and download the Windows 64-bit version (jdk-8u74-windows-x64.exe):

    Installation media

  4. You will end up with five files in the download folder, as shown...

System requirements

Make sure you have enough space to store, unzip the files, and install the following software:

  • Zip files: 5.42 GB
  • Unzipped files: 5.47 GB
  • Recommended disk space: 20 GB

Note

This has been mentioned because if you attempt to perform this installation on Amazon's EC2 service, you are allocated 30 GB of space initially. You may have to add a second disk if you want to install all the components (database/RCU and OBIEE) on a single machine.

For a full list of system requirements--hardware, software, operating systems, and so on--see the following guide: http://book.obiee.info/sysrequirements.

That page links to the most up-to-date requirements and certification documents.

Tip

For our installation, we used a server that uses a Solid State Drive (SSD) and 14 GB RAM with an Intel i7 eight-core CPU. The machine hosts the database, as well as the OBIEE components, and performance is good.

Here's a quick checklist of items before you get started installing and configuring OBIEE...

Installing Java

We are now ready to install, so let's get the Java Development Toolkit installed first:

  1. Open the downloads folder.
  2. Find the jdk-8u74-windows-x64.exe file.
  3. Double-click on the file.
  4. Follow the instructions.
  5. When you are prompted for the install location for the JDK, change the path to one that does not contain a space. We always install in a C:Java folder:

    Installing Java

Installation overview


In this chapter, the main tasks that we will perform are as follows:

  • Download the required software

  • Install Java

  • Install the WebLogic Server

  • Install database schemas for Fusion Middleware metadata

Installation media


All of the software you will need can be downloaded from the Oracle Business Intelligence 12c Downloads page at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork .

Before you can download the software, you will need to log in to the Oracle website and accept the license terms:

Tip

If you don't have an Oracle account then you can easily sign up for one - it's free!

Let's get all the software, including the software for the next chapter:

  1. Create a folder for the downloads, for example, C:obiee_downloads.

  2. Download all the OBIEE installation media to the previously created directory:

    • The Windows JDK (we used Version 8 Update 74)

    • WebLogic Server

    • Oracle Business Intelligence 12c, File 1 and File 2

    • Oracle Business Intelligence Developer Client Tool

    There is a link on the 12c Downloads page for the Java distributions.

  3. Follow the links, accept the license, and download the Windows 64-bit version (jdk-8u74-windows-x64.exe):

  4. You will end up with five files in the download folder, as shown in the following...

System requirements


Make sure you have enough space to store, unzip the files, and install the following software:

  • Zip files: 5.42 GB

  • Unzipped files: 5.47 GB

  • Recommended disk space: 20 GB

Note

This has been mentioned because if you attempt to perform this installation on Amazon's EC2 service, you are allocated 30 GB of space initially. You may have to add a second disk if you want to install all the components (database/RCU and OBIEE) on a single machine.

For a full list of system requirements--hardware, software, operating systems, and so on--see the following guide: http://book.obiee.info/sysrequirements.

That page links to the most up-to-date requirements and certification documents.

Tip

For our installation, we used a server that uses a Solid State Drive (SSD) and 14 GB RAM with an Intel i7 eight-core CPU. The machine hosts the database, as well as the OBIEE components, and performance is good.

Here's a quick checklist of items before you get started installing and configuring OBIEE:

  • Is the...

Installing Java


We are now ready to install, so let's get the Java Development Toolkit installed first:

  1. Open the downloads folder.

  2. Find the jdk-8u74-windows-x64.exe file.

  3. Double-click on the file.

  4. Follow the instructions.

  5. When you are prompted for the install location for the JDK, change the path to one that does not contain a space. We always install in a C:Java folder:

Installing the WebLogic Server


Now that Java Development Kit and JRE are installed, we can use this to install the Fusion Middleware software, that is, the WebLogic Server:

  1. Open a cmd window.

  2. Change directory (cd) to the obiee_downloads folder.

  3. Enter the following command:

    C:Javajdk1.8.0_74binjava.exe -jar
    fmw_12.2.1.0.0_infrastructure.jar
    

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions:

    1. Click on Next.

    2. I have chosen to Skip Auto Updates, but you can link to your support account.

    3. Change the directory where the Oracle Home will be installed. We are not planning to share this Fusion Middleware with any other software, so I have called ours C:fmw_obieeOracle_home. Write down this location, because we will need it later for the OBIEE installation. I have chosen to install in the C:fmw_obieeOracle_home folder. This is because my C: drive is a Solid-State Drive (SSD). You can choose any drive, but try to use an SSD so that you make your system as fast as possible:

      Tip

      Do not include spaces in the name of your Oracle_home...

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Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) 12c is packed full of features and has a fresh approach to information presentation, system management, and security. OBIEE can help any organization to understand its data, to make useful information from data, and to ensure decision-making is supported by facts. OBIEE can focus on information that needs action, alerting users when conditions are met. OBIEE can be used for data analysis, form production, dashoarding, and workflow processes. We will introduce you to OBIEE features and provide a step-by-step guide to build a complete system from scratch. With this guide, you will be equipped with a good basic understanding of what the product contains, how to install and configure it, and how to create effective Business Intelligence. This book contains the necessary information for a beginner to create a high-performance OBIEE 12c system. This book is also a guide that explains how to use an existing OBIEE 12c system, and shows end users how to create.

Who is this book for?

If your job includes working on data, improving the financial or operational performance of your organization or you are a consultant for the above, then this book is for you. If you have been placed on a business intelligence project, then this book is for you. If you are the Project Manager, Business Analyst or Data Scientist then this book is for you. If you are an end user of Oracle Business Intelligence, then this book is for you too. Having a basic understanding of databases and the use of Business Intelligence is expected, but no knowledge of Oracle BI is required.

What you will learn

  • Install OBIEE in Windows, including how to create the underlying Weblogic Application server and the required database
  • Build the BI system repository, the vital engine connecting your data to the front end of Oracle BI
  • Develop effective analysis, draw out meaning from the data, and present it to end users on interactive dashboards
  • Build pixel-perfect, printable reports using the embedded BI Publisher feature
  • Build agents for actionable insight and enable your users to act on Business Intelligence at their desktop or on the move
  • Understand the various aspects of securing the Oracle BI system, from data restrictions to whole dashboard access rights
  • Get acquainted with the system management tools and methods available for the continuous improvement of your system
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4. Reviewing the Features of the Reporting Repository Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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