Hi Gianni, Thanks, I was referring to SampleAppLite. We didn't install the SampleAppLite during the initial OBIEE installation. Is the BAR file still available even though we didn't install it? If we deploy it, what would it replace? Just the RPD? Any risks of it messing up our existing environment?

Hi Frog, When I add the application roles offline by hand, is it saved only in my Admin Tool? Where does that information get saved in? If another developer makes RPD changes and uploads the RPD, would my permission changes get overwritten?

Thanks for your insights. If someone changes department, it'll IT 3-4 weeks to remove that person. I can do it immediately even though it's more work on my side. Ideally, our IT should be more efficient but I'm just considering other options.

Hi, This website has useful screenshots and instructions on installing OBIEE 12c. I'd recommend you install the latest version 12.2.1.2. Installing OBIEE 12c. Part 1: Prerequisites - Red Stack Tech Installing OBIEE 12c. Part 2: OBIEE Software install - Red Stack Tech Installing OBIEE 12c. Part 3: Creating the Repositories…

why am i not surprised with OBIEE? you'd think each new patch/version should improve on the previous release. 

At least on the Administration link it should've updated the Build number. I'd seen it update when patching a previous version. Maybe submit a ticket with Oracle support to double check and let us know what they say.

Where are you seeing the version in OBIEE? I think the correct version should be reflected in Analytics --> Administration link. 

No, not the liverrpd.rpd* files. As you mentioned, it cannot be opened. What I meant was the actual RPD file you modify using the Admin Tool. After your modifications, you run the uploadrpd command to upload it to the server. Those can be you backup files.

Hi, I think the RPD file that you upload to the server could be used as your backup and backup of backup.

Hi, Just curious, can you describe your crash problems? What issues were you having? 

Hi, I had the same error in our installation 12.2.1.2. Oracle confirmed it's a bug 22903838. They told me to just ignore it. I checked recently and there's a patch released, but I am not sure if the patch will fix this. You can double check.

Hi, There's a bug in 12.2.1.0 that affects logging (Doc ID 2175402.1). As a workaround, you can try enter the following parameters in the Advanced tab -> Prefix box SET VARIABLE LOGLEVEL=2,DISABLE_CACHE_HIT=1; After you run the analysis, you can view logs to see it.

Hi, I think OBIEE logs all sorts of warnings/errors even when no one is using the system. So it might not be the warning for your issue. You said things are slow, could it because the query takes a long time to run? Are you able to run the query against the DB to see how long that takes?

are you trying to do single-sign on? You said sometimes you enter the credentials manually. 

What is the order of your authentication provider? I have 1) DefaultAuthenticator 2) MSAD When you have this issue, what did you do to fix it? Bounce the servers?

Hi, Are you trying to log into using your AD account or local account? I had an intermittent issue before with logging with the local account and it took about 1 minute. I re-ordered the Providers in Weblogic Console and it is fine now. If it's your AD authentication, you may also want to check your AD configuration…

Hi, I found this link helpful when I was starting out. https://biproducts.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/how-to-exportimport-the-foldersreports-from-one-envirornment-to-another/

This issue I experienced was not related to space, but to memory/paging file and probably only specific to 12.21.2. on AIX. When this issue occurs, the paging file is being used heavily, even on a DEV system with no one using it. It prevented us from Puttying into the system to bounce OBIEE. The trick I used is to log into…

Hi all, Many thanks for all your valuable insights into my question. The concept of the BMM model is something I'm still having trouble grasping. I need more practice and experience to fully understand how design and develop it. The Physical Layer is easier since that's just building the SQL joins. The user wanted to pull…

Hi, Can you access your database from the OBI application server?