Using Data Model Editor to Create Data Models Based on a SQL Query Data Set

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Objectives
After completing this lesson, you should be able to: Describe samples used for the course Describe the features of Data Model Editor Create and edit a data model based on a SQL Query data set Define parameters and a list of values (LOV) for a data model Create reports based on these data models

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Introducing Sample Lite

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Introducing Sample Schemas

Sample schemas: Are provided with Oracle Database Provide a common platform for examples in each release of Oracle Database Are a set of interlinked schemas

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Introducing Sample Schemas: HR Data Model

HR

DEPARTMENTS DEPARTMENT_ID DEPARTMENT_NAME MANAGER_ID LOCATION_ID

JOB_HISTORY EMPLOYEE_ID START_DATE END_DATE JOB_ID DEPARTMENT_ID

LOCATIONS LOCATION_ID STREET_ADDRESS POSTAL_CODE CITY STATE_PROVINCE COUNTRY_ID

JOBS JOB_ID JOB_TITLE MIN_SALARY MAX_SALARY

EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEE_ID FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME EMAIL PHONE_NUMBER HIRE_DATE JOB_ID SALARY COMMISSION_PCT MANAGER_ID DEPARTMENT_ID

COUNTRIES COUNTRY_ID COUNTRY_NAME REGION_ID

REGIONS REGION_ID REGION_NAME

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Introducing Sample Schemas: OE Data Model

HR OE ORDER_ITEMS ORDER_ID LINE_ITEM_ID PRODUCT_ID UNIT_PRICE QUANTITY EMPLOYEES REGIONS

ORDERS ORDER_ID ORDER_DATE ORDER_MODE CUSTOMER_ID SHIP_MODE ORDER_STATUS SALES_REP_ID ORDER_TOTAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS PRODUCT_ID LANGUAGE_ID PRODUCT_NAME PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION INVENTORIES PRODUCT_ID WAREHOUSE_ID QUANTITY_ON_HAND

PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT_ID CATEGORY WEIGHT_CLASS WARRANTY_PERIOD SUPPLIER_ID PRODUCT_STATUS LIST_PRICE MIN_PRICE CATALOG_URL

CUSTOMERS CUSTOMER_ID CUST_FIRST_NAME CUST_LAST_NAME CUST_ADDRESS_TYP STREET_ADDRESS POSTAL_CODE CITY STATE_PROVINCE COUNTRY_ID PHONE_NUMBERS CREDIT_LIMIT CUST_EMAIL ACCOUNT_MGR_ID NLS_LANGUAGE NLS_TERRITORY WAREHOUSES WAREHOUSE_ID WAREHOUSE_NAME LOCATION_ID

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Introducing Data Model Editor

Data Model Editor allows you to: Create data sets Query data Structure data Aggregate data Customize data Create calculations Perform advanced tasks

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Exploring the Data Model Editor User Interface

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Examining Data Model Properties

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Supported Data Sources

BI Publisher supports the following data sources: SQL query MDX query (including Essbase) Oracle BI Analysis View object Web service LDAP query XML file MS Excel file HTTP(XML/RSS feed)

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Creating a Simple Data Model Based on a SQL Query Data Set

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Define default data source and output options. Add a SQL query data set. Build a query in Query Builder. Save the data model. View the XML output and save the sample data.

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Step1: Defining Default Data Source and Output Options

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Step 2: Adding a SQL Query Data Set

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Step 3: Building a Query in Query Builder

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Step 3: Building a Query in Query Builder: Select Objects

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Step 3: Building a Query in Query Builder: Define Relations

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Step 3: Building a Query in Query Builder: Select Columns

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Step 3: Building a Query in Query Builder: Add Aliases and Conditions

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Step 3: Building a Query in Query Builder: View Results and Save Query
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Step 4: Saving the Data Model

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Step 5: Viewing XML Output and Saving Sample Data

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Creating a Report Based on a Data Model

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Describing Parameters and LOVs

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Create a parameter.

Adding Parameters

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Additional Examples of Parameters

Parameter Type = Menu Reorder the parameters.

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Additional Examples of Parameters

Data Type = Date

Data Type = Menu

Date picker is restricted to the year 2010.

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Adding a Bind Variable to a Query

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The original SQL Query for the simple salary report

The SQL query for the salary report after the bind variable is added

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Adding a Bind Variable to a Query

Enter the parameter value and click Apply.

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Configuring Parameter Settings for a Report

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Create a list of values.

Adding LOVs: SQL Query Type

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Adding LOVs: SQL Query Type

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Additional Example of an LOV

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Cascading Parameters

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Viewing a Report with Parameters

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Summary
In this lesson, you should have learned how to: Describe samples used for the course Describe the features of Data Model Editor Create and edit a data model based on a SQL Query data set Define parameters and a list of values (LOV) for a data model Create reports based on these data models

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Practice 4: Overview
This practice covers the following topics: Creating and editing a data model based on a SQL query data set Defining parameters and LOVs for a data model Creating an auto-generated RTF template Viewing a report and changing parameter attributes by using Report Editor

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