Deploying RPD from Mbean browser in OBIEE 12.2.1.2

Question

Hello,

We have installed Obiee 12.2.1.2

OS : RHEL 6

we  created scripts in obiee 11g which use to take care of our deployment process in obiee 11g. Scripts used to deploy rpd through mbean browser, now we are trying to see the compatibility of our old scripts with obiee 12.2.1.2, i wanted to know can we still deploy rpd from mbean browser. If yes can i please be redirected to a document or link which shows me the path to perform the task.

Thank You

jepva · Answer

I would add that you should be cautious using the downloadrpd and uploadrpd.  It's not officially supported yet and ask me "how i know".  We used it a few times and were getting odd errors with corruption in the repository in certain subject areas.  We went back to having to export/import the whole service instance and the errors went away.  It's unfortunately not a reliable way to export/import repository yet.

Gianni Ceresa · Answer

Hi,

Forget your Mbean things, in 12c Mbeans aren't part of the equation anymore.

Officially you have a command line script to upload/download the RPD, that script make a HTTP call to a URL to download/update the RPD.

There is actually a really nice post by @Andrew Fomin. giving all the details and sample code: https://www.rittmanmead.com/blog/2017/01/web-based-rpd-upload-and-download-for-obiee-12c/

You have all you need there inside.