JDeveloper provides wizards that help users create OLAP objects, including crosstabs, tables, graphs, calculations, and queries. The definitions of these OLAP objects are stored in XML files that can be copied to the BI Beans Catalog. End users can then access these objects in the Catalog through a
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Utilize XML to store configuration settings
(Tony Patton) I was working with developers recently who are new to the .NET environment, and they were scratching their heads at the concept of storing configuration information. They were stuck on the older concept of using initialization (ini) or text files. I steered them away from this aven
DTS 101
(Steven Warren) SQL Server 2000 contains a powerful set of tools called Data Transformation Services (DTS) that can help you import, export, and/or transform data from various sources to single or multiple locations.
Oracle Collections: A Definition in Plain English Part 1
(Lewis R Cunningham) Today I want to talk about collections in Oracle. I’ll explain what they are and give some examples on using them. On with the show.
Dealing with embedded sort orders in SQL
(Arthur Fuller) This SQL Server tip demonstrates that you can deliver "unusual" sort orders, as long as you can describe their rules. The author says the trick isn’t in the code but in the accurate and complete description of the rules.
Adding and retrieving Images from a SQL Server Table
(Mamta M) This article describes the process to add and retrieve images from a SQL Server table using ADO.NET. You can possibly have an entry form that will allow the user to choose what operation he wants to do: add or view images. Depending on the option chosen you can display the relevant form.
Core Web Application Development with PHP and MySQL. Part 1 (Sample Chapter)
(Marc Wandschneider) Now that we have covered the basics of programming with PHP and MySQL, it is time to turn our attention to the task at hand—writing web applications. Before we begin to show you some of the techniques and tools for doing this, we are going to spend time discussing many of the ke
Sams Teach Yourself Visual Studio .NET 2003 in 21 Days (Online Book)
(Jason Beres) Sams Teach Yourself Visual Studio .NET in 21 Days will help developers that are new to application development and experienced developers understand how to use the .NET Framework and Visual Studio .NET.
An Overview of EII Technology and How to Use it
Enterprise Information Integration (EII) is a new technology that allows companies to combine data from disparate sources into a single application. Executives can use the information from an EII application to drive operational business decisions based on current information. (pdf)
Writing, Loading, and Accessing Plug-Ins
(Paul DiLascia) In the January 2005 issue of MSDN Magazine you had an example of writing a mixed-mode application. Is it possible to dynamically load a .NET class/DLL and call those functions? Let’s say I had an application that was a native C++ app and I wanted to allow users to write a plug-in