us-analytics.png
Contact Us

Two Minute Tutorial: Creating an OAC Instance

In my last tutorial, I walked you through setting up a database for OAC — which you’ll need to do if you haven’t done so already.

In this “two-minute tutorial,” we’ll take you step-by-step, so you can confidently create an OAC instance. As always, check back for more tutorials as we continue to explore the Oracle Analytics Cloud.

First, on your dashboard click Services > Analytics.

OAC instance_01.png

On the next page, click Create Instance.

OAC instance_1.png

You’ll need to fill in the Service Name, Description, Notification Email, Region (if you want), and Software Edition.

OAC instance_2.png

Like the previous tutorial, if you don’t already have an SSH key, Oracle will create one for you. Remember to download it for future use and SSH access (also for when you start scripting things).

image-70.png

Next, you’ll find yourself on the details page with several selections under Options.

OAC instance_3.png

Choose the top two options — Self-Service Data Visualization, Preparation and Smart Discovery and Enterprise Data Model – BI — if you want an OBIEE-style OAC.

The third option — Collaborative Data Collection, Scenarios and What-if Analysis — is if you’re wanting an Essbase-style OAC.

It’s important to note that you can’t choose both.

OAC instance_4.png

Then you’ll choose the storage size. It’s easier to start small since the size of backups are always relational, and you can add more storage later.

OAC instance_5.png

The Cloud Storage Base URL might be a little tricky. The format in the description — https://example. Storeage.oraclecloud.com/v1 — might not work. Instead you can use a GUID.
Use this previous tutorial for the correct way to find the GUID.

cloud storage configuration.png

The Cloud Storage Username and Password is your cloud login.

OAC instance_12.png

You’ll need to come up with your own Service Administrator Username and Password.
Pro tip
: Consider using the username and password you used to set up your database in the previous blog post.

OAC instance_13.png

Lastly, you’ll need to enter your database information. You know, from the previous blog post

OAC instance_14.png

Then you’ll click Next. And it will take you to a confirm page. Review everything on the page before clicking Create.

OAC instance_04.png

And, voila, you’ve created an OAC instance.

If you're looking for in-depth OAC training, check out our OAC Boot Camp...

Oracle-Analytics-Cloud-Training

New call-to-action

Ask an EPM/BI Advisor

If you're here, you've got questions — and we've got answers. Book your consultation to ask us about any range of topics, including:

  • Evaluating EPM or BI technologies
  • Comparing on-prem vs. cloud
  • Planning upgrades and migrations
  • Estimating project costs and timeframes
  • And much more — ask us anything!

Let our experts tackle your toughest questions for you.

Let's Talk