
For this tutorial, you use the Sample Basic database. If the Sample Basic database was installed
as part of the Essbase installation, it is shown in the list. If Sample Basic is not shown in the
Application/Database list box, ask the Essbase system administrator to install it.
Figure 13 Available Application and Database Pairs
6 In the Application/Database list box, double-click Sample Basic. You can also select Sample Basic from
the list box and click OK.
If the application is not already running, Essbase automatically starts it. There may be a brief
pause as the application loads. The time required to start an application depends on the number
of databases, the sizes of the databases, and the sizes of the indexes of the databases contained
within the application.
Changing a Password
You can change your password only if you are connected to a server.
This task is optional. Optional tasks do not need to be performed as part of the tutorial. They are provided for information
only.
To change your password:
1. In the Essbase System Login dialog box, select the Change Password button.
2. In the Change Password dialog box in the New Password text box, type your new password.
3. In the Confirm Password text box, type the password again.
The passwords must be identical.
4. Click OK to change your password.
5. Click OK again to close the Essbase System Login dialog box.
Retrieving Data from a Database
Each time you retrieve information from an instance of Essbase Server, the following actions
occur:
Retrieving Data
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