Oracle Analytics Server (OBIEE OAS)
This article outlines the integration with the Oracle Analytics Server (OBIEE OAS) connector, enabling streamlined metadata management through features such as crawling and lineage (Auto & Manual). It also ensures secure authentication via Credential Manager.
Overview
Connector Details
Connector Category
Reporting Tools
Connector Version
Release6.3
Releases Supported (Available from)
Release6.3
Connectivity
[How the connection is established with OBIEE OAS]
GreenPlum JDBC Driver
Connector Features
Crawling
✅
Delta Crawling
❌
Profiling
NA
Query Sheet
NA
Report Preview
❌
Auto Lineage
✅
Manual Lineage
✅
Secure Authentication via Credential Manager
✅
Data Quality
❌
DAM (Data Access Management)
NA
Metadata Mapping
The following objects are crawled from OBIEE OAS and mapped to the corresponding UI assets.
Dashboard (Domain)
catalog_dashboardpages_data.folder
Report Group
Reports
Report Group
Dashboard (Domain)
catalog_dashboardpages_data.type
Report Group Type
-
-
Catalog Folder (Domain)
rpt_catalog_fold_data_table.folder
Report Group
Reports
Report Group
Catalog Folder (Domain)
rpt_catalog_fold_data_table.type
Report Group Type
-
-
Catalog Analysis Folder (Domain)
rpt_catalog_analy_data_table.folder
Report Group
Reports
Report Group
Catalog Analysis Folder (Domain)
rpt_catalog_analy_data_table.type
Report Group Type
-
-
Dashboard (Report)
Name: derived from catalog_dashboardpages_data.folder (last segment after /_portal/, Scheduled_Reports/, /shared/Templates/, /shared/Custom Made Reports/)
Report
Reports
Report Name
Dashboard (Report)
Type: literal “Dashboard”
Report Type
Reports
Dashboard
Analysis Report
rpt_catalog_analy_data_table.name
Report
Reports
Report Name
Analysis Report
Analysis Report' literal
Report Type
Reports
Analysis Report'
Subject Area Report
CONCAT(name,'.',subject_area) from rpt_catalog_analy_data_table
Report
Reports
Report Name
Subject Area Report
Subject Area Report' literal
Report Type
Reports
Subject Area Report
Data Model (.xdm)
rpt_catalog_fold_data_table.name (like '%.xdm')
Report
Reports
Report Name
Data Model (.xdm)
Data Model' literal
Report Type
Reports
Data Model
Publisher Report (.xdo)
vw_publisher_reports_data.report_name
Report
Reports
Report Name
Publisher Report (.xdo)
Publisher Report' literal
Report Type
Reports
Publisher Report
Analysis Field
rpt_catalog_analy_data_table.column_name
Report Columns
Report Columns
Report Column Name
Analysis Field
analysis' literal
Type
Report Columns
analysis
Analysis Field
rpt_catalog_analy_data_table.formula
Source Description
Report Columns
Source Description
Data Model Field
catalog_datamodel_fileds.fieldname (via joins)
Report Columns
Report Columns
Report Column Name
Data Model Field
datamodel' literal
Type
Report Columns
datamodel
Set up a Connection
Prerequisites
The prerequisites to establish a connection:
Whitelisting Ports
Whitelist the inbound port 5432 to allow OvalEdge to connect to the OBIEE OAS database.
OBIEE OAS uses port 5432 by default. When a different port is configured, specify the updated port number during connection setup, whitelist the port, and establish proper communication between the system and the OBIEE OAS Server.
Service Account User Permissions
It is recommended to use a separate service account to establish the connection to the data source, configured with the following minimum set of permissions.
Connector Validation
DB user with read access to the OBIEE/OAS metadata repository database
Crawling
Read access to the repository tables
Lineage
Read access to analysis, publisher, datamodel, and repository mapping tables
Catalog Folder (Domain)
Read repo tables
Catalog Analysis Folder (Domain)
Read repo tables
Dashboard (Domain)
Read repo tables
Dashboards (Reports under Dashboard Domain)
Read repo tables
Analysis Reports (Report)
Read repo tables
Subject Area Reports (Report)
Read repo tables
Data Models (.xdm) (Report)
Read repo tables
Publisher Reports (.xdo) (Report)
Read repo tables
Dashboard Pages (optional)
Read repo tables
ACL (Access Control List) metadata
Read repo tables
Connection Configuration Steps
Users must have the Connector Creator role to configure a new connection.
Log into OvalEdge, go to Administration > Connectors, click + (New Connector), search for OBIEE OAS, and enter the required parameters.
Connector Type
By default, "OBIEEOAS" is displayed as the selected connector type.
Credential Manager*
Select the desired credentials manager from the drop-down list. Relevant parameters will be displayed based on the selection.
Supported Credential Managers:
OE Credential Manager
AWS Secrets Manager
HashiCorp
Azure Key Vault
License Add-On
Auto Lineage
Supported
Data Quality
Not Supported
Data Access
Not Supported
Select the Auto Lineage Add-On checkbox to automatically build data lineage.
Connector Name*
Enter a unique name for the OBIEE OAS connection
(Example: "OAS_Prod").
Connector Environment
Select the environment (Example: PROD, STG) configured for the connector.
Connector Description
Enter a brief description of the connector.
Server*
Enter the Oracle Analytics Server hostname or IP address where the OAS instance is hosted.
Port*
Enter the port number configured for the Oracle Analytics Server (OBIEE OAS) instance.
Database*
Enter the service name or SID of the Oracle Analytics Server (OBIEE OAS) database.
Driver*
By default, OBIEE OAS uses ‘com.pivotal.jdbc.GreenplumDriver.’ This field is not editable.
Username*
Enter the username to access the OBIEE OAS server.
Password*
Enter the password associated with the OBIEE OAS username.
Connection String
Configure the connection string for the OBIEE OAS database:
Automatic Mode: The system generates a connection string based on the provided credentials.
Manual Mode: Enter a valid connection string manually.
Replace placeholders with actual database details.
{sid} refers to Database Name.
Plugin Server
Enter the server name when running as a plugin server.
Plugin Port
Enter the port number on which the plugin is running.
Default Governance Roles
Default Governance Roles*
Select the appropriate users or teams for each governance role from the drop-down list. All users and teams configured in OvalEdge Security are displayed for selection.
Admin Roles
Admin Roles*
Select one or more users from the dropdown list for Integration Admin and Security & Governance Admin. All users configured in OvalEdge Security are available for selection.
No of Archive Objects
No Of Archive Objects*
This shows the number of recent metadata changes to a dataset at the source. By default, it is off. To enable it, toggle the Archive button and specify the number of objects to archive.
Example: Setting it to 4 retrieves the last four changes, displayed in the 'Version' column of the 'Metadata Changes' module.
Bridge
Select Bridge*
If applicable, select the bridge from the drop-down list.
The drop-down list displays all active bridges configured in OvalEdge. These bridges enable communication between data sources and OvalEdge without altering firewall rules.
After entering all connection details, the following actions can be performed:
Click Validate to verify the connection.
Click Save to store the connection for future use.
Click Save & Configure to apply additional settings before saving.
The saved connection will appear on the Connectors home page.
Manage Connector Operations
Crawl
To perform crawl operations, users must be assigned the Integration Admin role.
The Crawl/Profile button allows users to select one or more schemas for crawling.
Navigate to the Connectors page and click Crawl/Profile.
Select the schemas to crawl.
Click Run to collect metadata from the connected source and load it into the Data Catalog.
After a successful crawl, the information appears in the Data Catalog > Report / Report Column tab.
The Schedule checkbox allows automated crawling for a selected timeframe, from a minute to a year.
Click the Schedule checkbox to enable the Select Period drop-down.
Select a time period for the operation from the drop-down menu.
Click Schedule to initiate metadata collection from the connected source.
The system will automatically execute the crawl operation at the scheduled time.
Other Operations
The Connectors page provides a centralized view of all configured connectors and their health status.
Managing connectors includes:
Connectors Health: Displays the current status of each connector, with a green icon for active connections and a red icon for inactive connections, helping monitor connectivity to data sources.
Viewing: Click the Eye icon next to the connector name to view connector details, including Reports, Report Groups, and Report Columns.
Nine Dots Menu Options:
To view, edit, validate, build lineage, configure, or delete connectors, click on the Nine Dots menu.
Edit Connector: Update and revalidate the data source.
Validate Connector: Check the integrity of the connection.
Settings: Modify connector settings.
Crawler: Configure data extraction.
Access Instructions: Add notes on how data can be accessed.
Lineage: Select server dialects for parsing and setting connector priority for table lineage.
Business Glossary Settings: Manage term associations at the connector level.
Others: Configure notification recipients for metadata changes.
Build Lineage: Automatically build data lineage using source code parsing.
Delete Connector: Remove a connector with confirmation.
Connectivity Troubleshooting
If incorrect parameters are entered, error messages may appear. Ensure all inputs are accurate to resolve these issues. If issues persist, contact the assigned support team.
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Error while validating OBIEEOAS connection Error while validating Database Connection in GreenPlumConnection : Failed to obtain JDBC Connection
Error Description: The system failed to establish a JDBC connection to the Greenplum database during validation of the OBIEE OAS connector, due to incorrect connection details or an unavailable database service.
Resolution: Verify the JDBC connection string, database credentials, and network connectivity to the Greenplum server, then reattempt the validation.
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