What are RCU schemas for?

Question

Hi,

During the installation of OBIEE 12c, the RCU tool creates about 7 database schemas such as (bi_platform, mds, etc).  I was wondering what they are used for?

Our DBA notified me some of the schema accounts expired and receiving "failed login errors" on the database end.  However, I am able to log into Analytics and run reports.  Can anyone shed some insights on what these schemas are used for?

GermanA-Oracle · Answer

You can find the description for each of the schemas and their dependencies in the Fusion Middleware Creating Schemas with the Repository Creation Utility Guide, https://docs.oracle.com/middleware/12212/lcm/RCUUG/GUID-41B96F7C-B4CC-4FA1-85BA-1933B0728B38.htm#RCUUG170 .

rmoff · Answer

Holding internal application data, including Usage Tracking, job scheduling metadata, and a lot more. They are not optional; even if analyses are running, your system will break/be unstable if the RCU schemas are unavailable.

3310714 · Answer

Hi Gbenga,

I know they are required, but what are they used for?