Defining the SAS OLAP Environment |
Before you can begin developing SAS OLAP cubes, you must define and install the servers, tools, and user interfaces that enable you to create and manage your SAS OLAP cubes and related data. When you install your SAS OLAP environment, you will need to plan for and include the following items:
SAS Servers |
SAS OLAP uses a combination of SAS servers to store cube metadata, to store the physical cube structure, and to query cubes after they are created. The term server refers to a program or programs that wait for and fulfill requests from client programs for data or services. Several types of SAS servers are available to handle different workload types and processing intensities.
SAS Clients |
The SAS OLAP environment uses the following Java desktop applications:
Data Organization and Management Components |
The following data organization and management components are necessary for and used by the SAS OLAP environment.
User and User Group Authorization Permissions |
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