Oracle Essbase

Oracle Essbase Databases API

Manage databases (cubes) within applications

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Operations 14

GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases Oracle Essbase List Databases #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName} Oracle Essbase Get Database #
PUT /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName} Oracle Essbase Start or Stop Database #
DELETE /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName} Oracle Essbase Delete Database #
POST /applications/{applicationName}/databases/actions/copy Oracle Essbase Copy Database #
POST /applications/{applicationName}/databases/actions/rename Oracle Essbase Rename Database #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/aliases Oracle Essbase List Aliases #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/aliases/getActiveAlias Oracle Essbase Get Active Alias #
PUT /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/aliases/setActiveAlias Oracle Essbase Set Active Alias #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/currencySettings Oracle Essbase Get Currency Settings #
POST /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/currencySettings Oracle Essbase Set Currency Settings #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/calculationFunctions Oracle Essbase Get Calculation Functions #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/formulaFunctions Oracle Essbase Get Formula Functions #
GET /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/mdxFunctions Oracle Essbase Get MDX Functions #

Documentation

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Documentation
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/other-databases/essbase/21/essrt/index.html
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Authentication
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/other-databases/essbase/21/erest/op-rest-v1-sessions-post.html
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GettingStarted
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/other-databases/essbase/21/essrt/api-essbase.html

Specifications

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OpenAPI
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/openapi/oracle-essbase-databases-api-openapi.yml

Schemas & Data

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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-application-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-database-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-job-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-user-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-session-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-dimension-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-connection-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-script-schema.json
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JSONSchema
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-schema/oracle-essbase-filter-schema.json

Other Resources

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Reference
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/other-databases/essbase/21/essrt/rest-endpoints.html
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JSONLDContext
https://artifacts.apis.io/oracle-essbase/json-ld/oracle-essbase-context.jsonld

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OpenAPI Specification

oracle-essbase-databases-api-openapi.yml Raw ↑ 
openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: Oracle Essbase REST Databases API
  description: RESTful API for managing and interacting with Oracle Essbase applications, databases, and performing analytical operations. Enables automation of Essbase resource management with endpoints for applications, databases, calculations, data loads, user management, sessions, jobs, files, scripts, filters, partitions, connections, datasources, dimensions, outline viewer, locks, scenarios, server properties, and more. All communication occurs over secured HTTP.
  version: 21.0.0
  contact:
    name: Oracle Support
    url: https://support.oracle.com
  license:
    name: Oracle Technology Network License
    url: https://www.oracle.com/legal/terms/
  x-provider: oracle-essbase
servers:
- url: https://{host}:{port}/essbase/rest/v1
  description: Oracle Essbase REST API server
  variables:
    host:
      default: localhost
      description: Essbase server hostname
    port:
      default: '9001'
      description: Essbase server port
security:
- basicAuth: []
- bearerAuth: []
tags:
- name: Databases
  description: Manage databases (cubes) within applications
paths:
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases:
    get:
      operationId: listDatabases
      summary: Oracle Essbase List Databases
      description: Returns a list of databases (cubes) within the specified application.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Database list returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/DatabaseList'
        '400':
          description: Failed to list databases.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}:
    get:
      operationId: getDatabase
      summary: Oracle Essbase Get Database
      description: Returns details of the specified database (cube) including name, status, type, owner, creation time, and settings.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Database details returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Database'
        '400':
          description: Failed to get database.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
    put:
      operationId: startStopDatabase
      summary: Oracle Essbase Start or Stop Database
      description: Starts or stops the specified database by updating its status.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              properties:
                status:
                  type: string
                  description: Desired database status.
                  enum:
                  - started
                  - stopped
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Database status updated successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Database'
        '400':
          description: Failed to update database status.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
    delete:
      operationId: deleteDatabase
      summary: Oracle Essbase Delete Database
      description: Deletes the specified database (cube) from the application.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Database deleted successfully.
        '400':
          description: Failed to delete database.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/actions/copy:
    post:
      operationId: copyDatabase
      summary: Oracle Essbase Copy Database
      description: Creates a copy of an existing database within the same application or to a different application.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              required:
              - from
              - to
              properties:
                from:
                  type: string
                  description: Source database name.
                to:
                  type: string
                  description: Destination database name.
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Database copied successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Database'
        '400':
          description: Failed to copy database.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/actions/rename:
    post:
      operationId: renameDatabase
      summary: Oracle Essbase Rename Database
      description: Renames an existing database within the application.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              required:
              - from
              - to
              properties:
                from:
                  type: string
                  description: Current database name.
                to:
                  type: string
                  description: New database name.
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Database renamed successfully.
        '400':
          description: Failed to rename database.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/aliases:
    get:
      operationId: listAliases
      summary: Oracle Essbase List Aliases
      description: Returns a list of alias tables defined for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Alias list returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: array
                items:
                  type: string
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/aliases/getActiveAlias:
    get:
      operationId: getActiveAlias
      summary: Oracle Essbase Get Active Alias
      description: Returns the currently active alias table for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Active alias returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                properties:
                  activeAlias:
                    type: string
                    description: Name of the active alias table.
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/aliases/setActiveAlias:
    put:
      operationId: setActiveAlias
      summary: Oracle Essbase Set Active Alias
      description: Sets the active alias table for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              properties:
                activeAlias:
                  type: string
                  description: Name of the alias table to activate.
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Active alias updated successfully.
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/currencySettings:
    get:
      operationId: getCurrencySettings
      summary: Oracle Essbase Get Currency Settings
      description: Returns the currency conversion settings for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Currency settings returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
    post:
      operationId: setCurrencySettings
      summary: Oracle Essbase Set Currency Settings
      description: Updates the currency conversion settings for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Currency settings updated successfully.
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/calculationFunctions:
    get:
      operationId: getCalculationFunctions
      summary: Oracle Essbase Get Calculation Functions
      description: Returns a list of available calculation functions for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Calculation functions returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/formulaFunctions:
    get:
      operationId: getFormulaFunctions
      summary: Oracle Essbase Get Formula Functions
      description: Returns a list of available formula functions for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Formula functions returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  /applications/{applicationName}/databases/{databaseName}/mdxFunctions:
    get:
      operationId: getMdxFunctions
      summary: Oracle Essbase Get MDX Functions
      description: Returns a list of available MDX functions for the specified database.
      tags:
      - Databases
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/applicationName'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/databaseName'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: MDX functions returned successfully.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
        '400':
          description: Bad request.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
components:
  parameters:
    applicationName:
      name: applicationName
      in: path
      required: true
      description: Essbase application name.
      schema:
        type: string
    databaseName:
      name: databaseName
      in: path
      required: true
      description: Essbase database (cube) name.
      schema:
        type: string
  schemas:
    VariablesSetting:
      type: object
      description: Settings controlling variable visibility and update permissions.
      properties:
        showVariables:
          type: boolean
          description: Whether substitution variables are visible.
        updateVariables:
          type: boolean
          description: Whether substitution variables can be updated.
    Link:
      type: object
      description: HATEOAS navigation link.
      properties:
        rel:
          type: string
          description: Link relation type.
        href:
          type: string
          format: uri
          description: Link URL.
        method:
          type: string
          description: HTTP method for this link.
        type:
          type: string
          description: Media type of the linked resource.
    Database:
      type: object
      description: An Essbase database (cube) within an application.
      properties:
        name:
          type: string
          description: Database name.
        application:
          type: string
          description: Parent application name.
        owner:
          type: string
          description: Database owner user ID.
        creationTime:
          type: integer
          format: int64
          description: Creation timestamp in milliseconds since epoch.
        modifiedBy:
          type: string
          description: User who last modified the database.
        modifiedTime:
          type: integer
          format: int64
          description: Last modification timestamp in milliseconds since epoch.
        status:
          type: string
          description: Current database status.
          enum:
          - started
          - stopped
        startTime:
          type: integer
          format: int64
          description: Database start timestamp in milliseconds since epoch.
        description:
          type: string
          description: Database description.
        type:
          type: string
          description: Database storage type.
          enum:
          - ASO
          - BSO
          - CURRENCY
        applicationRole:
          type: string
          description: User application role for this database.
        easManagedApp:
          type: boolean
          description: Whether the parent application is managed in EAS Lite.
        startStopDBAllowed:
          type: boolean
          description: Permission to start or stop the database.
        inspectDBAllowed:
          type: boolean
          description: Permission to inspect the database.
        dbVariablesSetting:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/VariablesSetting'
        links:
          type: array
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/Link'
    DatabaseList:
      type: object
      description: Paginated list of databases.
      properties:
        items:
          type: array
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/Database'
        totalResults:
          type: integer
          format: int64
        limit:
          type: integer
          format: int64
        offset:
          type: integer
          format: int64
        hasMore:
          type: boolean
        count:
          type: integer
          format: int64
    Error:
      type: object
      description: Error response from the Essbase REST API.
      properties:
        message:
          type: string
          description: Human-readable error message.
        errorCode:
          type: string
          description: Machine-readable error code.
        details:
          type: string
          description: Additional error details.
  securitySchemes:
    basicAuth:
      type: http
      scheme: basic
      description: HTTP Basic Authentication using Essbase username and password.
    bearerAuth:
      type: http
      scheme: bearer
      bearerFormat: JWT
      description: OAuth 2.0 Bearer token authentication for cloud deployments on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.