The 2nd Generation Live Database

The 2nd Generation Live Database
2gLDB Output Components ProClarity

ProClarity Web Query LDB Uploading & Managing Tools Web Server Query & Analysis Data Sources LDB Staging Area LDB Production Data Administration (Quality) This diagram shows the input side highlighted. This indicates that the following slides will be dealing with data input. Reports Library Cube Querying Time Series using ProClarity

Introduction - ProClarity
As can be seen from the diagram, the LDB system can be divided into three main components of input, core components and output. The purpose of output components is to report on the data that is stored in the system. Your database administrator must have granted a read and write access to the database through a username and password. ProClarity is part of the reporting tools that are available for disseminating data to the end user in the LDB system. This training manual looks at the types of views of data that are available for the end user using this tool, the available functionality, and its main menus. It must be mentioned that ProClarity is a flexible tool, and its use should not be limited to what is mentioned here. The end user should continue to explore the system and find out ways of interpreting data that best suit their requirements. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity To open the ProClarity double click on the icon
A screen similar to the one on the left will appear Click on the option Çube for Browsing’ and click ÓK’. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity A screen similar to the one on the left will appear
Enter the server name as LDBSVR and click ÓK’ Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

Select the cube AFRNEW and click ÓK’ Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

This is the ProClarity environment From this screen one can explore the dimensions and values that are in the system. In the system quantitative data is called a measure while dimensions describe the attributes (categories or descriptions) of a measure. The dimensions are sometimes called views. The system has the following dimensions: Geography, Indicators, Time, Source, Version and Owner. The measures that are available are Value and User Value. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity To view these dimensions click on the ‘Dimension’ button.
A screen similar to the one on the left will appear The left hand side of the screen shows tabs with the dimensions mentioned earlier Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Expand the Geography tree and select the country that you want to work with In this instance select Zambia The system needs to be setup to include sub-national data Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the Indctr tab
Select the Indicator Codes that you want to work with If one is not sure which codes to select, they can click on the drop down box and select the codes by Description or by Topic You can select multiple codes by using the drag function of your mouse and/or by holding the CTRL key The binocular icon allows you to search a specific text among all the members of the dimension Once you complete your search you can click on the tree button, at the upper right of that window Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The binocular icon allows you to search a specific text among all the members of the dimension Once you complete your search you can click on the tree button, at the upper right of that window Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the Measurs tab
Select the Value option to see the true value Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the Owner tab Select the ‘dba’ value
The system is going to be set up to use only one user Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the Version tab Select the Temporary option
Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the Time tab
Select the Time period you want to work with The other time periods that are available are: Semester, Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly and Daily Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the DataSrc tab
Select CSO Zambia or the data source that you are working with Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Click on the Execute button

ProClarity Should this message appear, select the option that you prefer Click ÓK’ Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The system will generate a graph for the user depending on the default graph selection type One can display the type of graph that they want using the ‘View’ button shown in the picture on the right Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The picture on the right shows a horizontal bar chart for the same data Continue to view the other options that are available under this toolbar Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity To view the data that was used to generate these graphs click on the Grid option Select where you want the table to appear on the screen A screen similar to the one on the right will appear Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The following material will explore the further the functionality that is available in the ProClarity system. It will look at the functionality that is under the button shown in the tool bar and the menus The World Bank icon is not considered in this training as this is done under the Core Components training. This is because the functionality under this icon is used for manipulating data in the cube and not for reporting. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The following are the functions of the icons that are available in ProClarity. Allows the user to get back to the preceding query page Allows the user to go to the next query page Resets all the conditions that the user has put on queries, like filters, sorts etc. and brings the user to the first home page Allows the user to execute queries. Based on the selected dimensions and members amongst these dimensions Toggles on/off the dimension pane Toggles on/off the time line bar, allowing the user to choose among the different values (members) of the time line for time selection Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Allows the user to view data in a graph format.
Sorts the data according to different dimensions Filters the data depending on different conditions Allows the user to build a query step by step by asking which members of all the dimensions need to be selected Allows the user to drill down the information in form of percentage boxes, by selecting specific dimensions Allows you to use the core components functionality under this icon Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Further to the descriptions given on the Dimensions view the system is capable of the following: The binocular icon allows you to search a specific text among all the members of the dimension Once you complete your search you can click on the tree button, at the upper right of that window Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The pane contains the dimensions and the members which will appear as rows in the query. You can look at the specified members of a row dimension, double click on that dimension to automatically refresh the view dimensions pane on the screen. You can also drag the background dimensions on the rows dimensions part to bring them as foreground dimensions which will appear in the result pane The same applies for the columns The picture on the right shows the picture of our previous exercise without any changes to the dimensions Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The picture on the right shows the results after selecting Geography and Version from the Background box and inserting it into the Row pane It shows the figures for both Zambia and Botswana The same can be done for the columns and inserting them into the Columns pane Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The Dimensions pane also gives access to the following functionalities: Select Descendants – allows you to select all the descendants of the current level or member. That operation facilitates the selection of common descendants, like choosing the months for a specific range of years This is demonstrated on the left Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity A sample of the results selection is shown on the right

ProClarity New Set – allows to define a new set of different members chosen against the same dimension. The set will be created at the end of the dimension’s hierarchy. Each time the user select that set, the corresponding members will be shown accordingly. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The result of the selection from the previous slide is shown on the right Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity New member allows the creation of new members in the set. However, this is not being used in the LDB system Hide Empty Members – hides empty members from the query list Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Slice dimension – allows the users to select multiple members from a dimension and put that dimension in the background. The sliced dimension will be indicated with a small rectangle on it as the figure on the right shows. The members of the sliced dimension will be available at the upper part of the data grid (highlighted) allowing the users to choose one among all the members belonging to that sliced dimension at a time. The ProClarity system allows maximum three sliced dimensions. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Restore to Background – this option is only available if the preceding one has been selected. It allows the user to restore the sliced dimension to its original Áll members”value. This option is demonstrated on the right. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Actions – if actions are defined at a level, this menu will allow you to execute that action. Items containing actions are indicated by a small green triangle at their upper right corner. However, there are no actions in this demonstration Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity A separate menu will appear when creating new set or new members and by right-clicking on them. This menu will allow you to manage the new sets or members by editing them or removing them. Knowledge of the MDX language is mandatory to edit these sets / languages Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The Execute icon allows the execution of a query, based on choices of members in the selected dimensions. The Execution function can also be initiated by choosing Áuto Execute from the View Menu. In that case, each time the mouse pointer is moved to the Result pane, the query will be executed automatically, without pressing the Execute icon. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity By clicking on the Timeline icon, a timeline bar will appear at the upper part of the Result pane The timeline bar allows the selection of a time range more easily than by selecting the corresponding time members in the dimension view The drag facility can be used to select members. The CTRL key button can be used to select non-continuous time members By right-clicking on a selected time space, the timeline can be expanded to the required unit. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The View icon allows the users to select a graphic representation of the data. By repeatedly clicking on that icon, the user can have different representations of the data and the graph on the result window. Note the down arrow on the side of the icon. This arrow allows users to select the: Advanced analysis tools Different available business charts Way the data grid and the graph will be placed on the result Window The Advanced Analysis Tools are not being described in this training manual However, the user is free to use them should they require it. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Area Chart Bar Chart Horizontal Bar Chart Line Chart
The business charts which are available in the View environment are: Area Chart Bar Chart Horizontal Bar Chart Line Chart Pie Chart Point Chart The kind of chart can be changed by choosing another type of chart Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The chart properties can also be modified using the Çhart Properties’ under the same menu. The user can change the chart type, titles, footnote etc. of the chart The 3D Options button, allows the viewing of the chart in 3D format. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The Sort icon allow the sorting of data on a specific column that you can choose among all the data columns appearing in the Result window Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The Filter icon allows the elimination of empty rows and columns and isolation / elimination of specific rows, based on specific conditions To isolate / eliminate specific columns, there is need to pivot the data. This can be performed by right clicking with the mouse on the data outside the data grid and choose the pivot option. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Choosing the measure need for the query
The Wizard icon allows the following: Choosing the measure need for the query Stepping through all the dimensions and allowing the selection of members However, it is more straight forward to build a query through the dimension window Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The Decomposition icon allow the decomposition of data by first choosing the measure, then the main dimension from which the decomposition will start Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity The following is functionality that is available in the View Data Window. Outside the data grid the following functions are available as shown on the right. Pivot – allows the pivoting of data in the data grid Sorting – sorts the data in the data grid Filtering – filters the data in the data grid Sub-totals – sub totals will be automatically computed by ProClarity for the specific set of data in the data grid Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Exception Highlighting – allows the user to highlight some values in the data, depending on the conditions of the selected measure Copy – copies the data in the windows buffer. This data can be pasted in any other application Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Inside the data grid, the following functions are available: Drill to detail – allows the user to drill to the basic information available at the cube level. That information may not be available at all levels Actions – Decompose the data using the current parameters, under the decomposition tree Change Value – write the modified data back to the data warehouse (not available in the LDB system) Properties – allows to modify the data grid presentation Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity On the member of the data grid, the following functionality is available: Drill down – allows you to drill down the data Drill up – allows you to drill up the data hierarchy Actions – launches the specific associated action (when available) Expand – expands the current member (drills down that member) Collapse – collapses the current number to the next higher available level The Isolate, Eliminate and Properties functions are as discussed before Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Display Notes can be attached by clicking the button highlighted at the top of the View Data window. By clicking on it a separate window will appear at the bottom, allowing the typing in of notes/comments. These notes are related to the current session, not the current query The icon next to it allows the modification of the briefing book Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity This section of the training manual looks at the menus that are available in ProClarity. These are Favourites, Book and File menus. Favourites Menu – allows the creation and population of ProClarity with specific defined queries. The available options are: Add to Favourite – Add the current query result (with the corresponding dimensions) to the favorites. It needs to be named. It can also be selected as the home page in which the particular query and its results will begin a session under ProClarity. Show Favourites – opens the Favourites pane on the left of the screen and shows the Favourites defined so far Organise Favourites – allows the organisation of favourites pages by dragging them to order them or delete them. Folders can also be created in order to create a hierarchy of favourites. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Book Menu – is similar to the Favourites Menu concept. Separate pages are created by using different queries and saving them in a book. Unlike the favourites which are available across sessions for a specific user, the book is available only to the current session. However, it can be saved for after retrieval. The following menus are available: Add to Briefing Book – allows the addition of a specific query to the current briefing book. The briefing book pane will open after having clicked on the menu. Organise Briefing Book – allows the organisation of different pages of the briefing book. Show Book – opens the book on the main window. Configuration – allows the system to check for any discrepancies between the members defined in the briefing book and the members defined in the cube. Publishing Properties – this option can prevent some functionalities to work on the published book. The Remark Icon which is located at the upper right corner of the View Data window, allows the editing of a saved briefing books Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity File Menu – complements the briefing book menu in the sense that the saving / retrieving options are under that menu. New Book – allows the creation of a new book Open Book – allows the opening of a previous saved book (or a book created by another user) Reopen Book – reopens a previously saved book Save Book – saves an active book Save Book As – saves the current book with another name or under a different folder Active Book|Save As – saves an active book Active Book|Publish – publishes an active book on the internet. The steps to publish an active book are described in the next few slides. Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity This process is applicable when an intranet has been set-up by the organisation Enter the current view or an active book to publish. Depending on the license key, the published book will be static or dynamic. Click on Next Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Select the different attributes that will be available for the intranet user Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Give the active book a title and a description that will appear on the web page Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

ProClarity Indicate the file and directory paths for the published active book By clicking on the Finish button, the active book will be available through the intranet Dbms_copy - is a tool to copy data between SQL databases DTS - import data from another format into the databases. It’s a SQL tool. Equation Validation - a World Bank tool that is used to check the validity of the equation within the database Querying Time Series using ProClarity

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