FDMEE 11.1.2.4.100 released (PSU100) - Part 2
Happy New Year!No, this is not a blog post yet but just to let you know what I'm working on...Universal AdapterPurging ScriptsDRM Integration (update 18/2/2016: this will not be available until...
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The Definitive Guide to Oracle FDMEE (By Tony Scalese)
Hey folks!I would like to use today's entry to promote the very first FDMEE book. I didn't have the opportunity to read it yet (I'm still waiting for my copy) but I'm sure it's going to be a top...
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Universal Data Adapter (UDA), direct DB integration - Part 1
What does "Universal" mean?If you visit dictionary reference site or just take your dictionary from school, you will see the word "ALL" in most of its entries. For this reason you may find the term...
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Universal Data Adapter (UDA), direct DB integration - Part 2
If you just landed into this post you may want to visit Part 1 first in order to get the basics of the new Universal Data Adapter (UDA).Configuration steps in a nutshell:Configuration of ODI components...
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Universal Data Adapter (UDA), direct DB integration - Part 3
In the last two posts we have analyzed the new Universal Data Adapter (UDA) thoroughly. Now it's time for the final part of the series: importing data from our source database table and view!If you...
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I can't believe my eyes! that script has a hard-coded password!
Hi folks!Raise your hands! How many of you have seen or used hard-coded passwords in FDM Classic or FDMEE scripts? When I say passwords, I mean all type of passwords but especially database...
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Loading Cell Texts into HFM from Flat Files
Definitely, one of the topics that I had in my TO-DO list...After trying to organize my daily life, I have finally found a good opportunity to work on this. Before I start I would like to say thanks to...
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Using On-Prem Planning REST API to Import Metadata
I finally found some time to blog after KScope16 :-)KScope is always an inspiring event for me. I actually enjoy attending other sessions than FDMEE ones. And this is what I did!It's being some time...
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Universal Data Adapter - Extracting YTD balances (Source Filters)
Hi folks,Life keeps me busy and it's getting hard to find some time to post which I feel sorry about.Some time ago, I delivered an ODTUG Webinar about extending source filter functionality for...
View ArticleCode Snippet: logging fdmContext values
Object fdmContext is the dictionary FDMEE uses to store context information such as Location Name, Import Format Name, Process Id, etc. Most of the values stored in fdmContext are specific for the...
View ArticleCode Snippet: script code based on EPM environment
We may have some scripts which code differs from one environment to another. Maintaining different code for same script is a risky task. What about having one single script which you can migrate into...
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Open Batch, putting some light on it!
Hi,after some discussions with different customers I got feedback about Open Batch documentation. It's true that is not clear and it omits some details. However, I also got feedback from Oracle about...
View ArticleCode Snippet: looping a ResultSet returned by API function
FDMEE provides a set of API functions which return a ResultSet object (getLocationDetails, getBatchDetails, getCategoryList, etc.). These functions are executing a SQL query in the FDMEE database...
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FDMEE 11.1.2.4.210 (PSU210), at first glance
Hi folks,Oracle just released FDMEE 11.1.2.4.210, PSU210 for friends. Lot of people have been waiting impatiently for this patch, and as usually, Oracle already gave us our Xmas present :-)I haven't...
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FDMEE 11.1.2.4.210 (PSU210), diving into the patch! - Part 1
Time to install the new patch!Installing the PatchFirst thing you have to do is read the Readme.html file :-)This patch has some pre-requisites which I have to go through. After seeing installation...
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FDMEE 11.1.2.4.210 (PSU210), diving into the patch! - Part 2
In my last two posts I went through new PSU210: First glanceDiving into the patch - Part 1In this new post, I will continue with the new features, especially executing custom scripts from command...
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Universal Data Adapter for SAP HANA Data Source - Part 1
This blog series will cover the Universal Data Adapter (UDA) configuration to use SAP HANA as data source for FDMEE. This is now possible with new PSU210 which I already introduced inthis entry.If you...
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Executing Custom Scripts with REST
This is a quick one...As you may know, GJG (aka as Great John Goodwin) has introduced FDMEE and REST in his blog: FDMEE and REST is up to you - part 1FDMEE and REST is up to you - part 2So I'm going to...
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Universal Data Adapter for SAP HANA Data Source - Part 2
In my last post about SAP HANA integration I went through an introduction of what we can do with the new data source in the UDA. Basically, we saw that we can now extract data from HANA tables and...
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Universal Data Adapter for SAP HANA Data Source - Part 3
Time to finish this blog series for using the UDA with SAP HANA data source. In the previous parts I covered both introduction and configuration in ODI: Universal Data Adapter for SAP HANA- Part...
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