Preface

Introducing Release 6.5

Introducing Essbase

A Basic Essbase Tutorial

Getting Acquainted with Essbase Spreadsheet Add-in

Preparing to Begin the Tutorial

Setting Essbase Options

Following Guidelines During the Tutorial

Reviewing the Sample Basic Database

Retrieving Data

Pivoting, Retaining, and Suppressing Data

Formatting the Worksheet

Creating Queries Using Essbase Query Designer

Selecting Members

Saving and Disconnecting

Moving on to Advanced Tasks

An Advanced Essbase Tutorial

Using Drill-Through

Notices

Glossary

Index

Contacting IBM