Purpose
This tutorial shows you how to establish two instances of Essbase as Windows services on the same server.
Overview
Essbase Release 9.3 and later enables you to install multiple instances of Essbase server as Windows services on the same server. You might find this useful if, for example, you need to run your Essbase development and test activities on the same machine.
Scenario
In this tutorial, you establish two Essbase instances of Release 9.3 as Windows services on server WIN3KB.
Prerequisites
Before starting this tutorial, you should:
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Have two instances of Essbase (Release 9.3 or later) installed in separate directories on one server.
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Conform with current Oracle licensing regulations.
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Reviewing Software Directories
In Windows explorer, locate the first Essbase installation directory and expand it to show the standard folder structure.
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Navigate to the second Essbase installation directory and expand it to show the standard folder structure.
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Reviewing Services
Open Windows Services. This is where the Essbase instances will appear after we have established them as services.
Installing the First Essbase Instance as a Windows Service
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The first instance can be established as a Windows service through a Run window. Click Start > Run to open a Run window.
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In the Open text box, enter cmd and then click OK.
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In the cmd window, enter essbase -service install and then press Enter.
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A success message is displayed. Type exit and press Enter.
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Refreshing Services Display
Open Windows Services and from the control menu, select Action > Refresh.
The first Essbase instance is displayed as a Windows service.
Installing the Second Essbase Instance as a Windows Service
The second instance can be installed through a batch file, which provides a set of environment variables separate from those of the first instance.
Editing the Batch File
Right-click the batch file and select Edit.
The batch file provides a set of environment variables (ARBORPATH and PATH) separate from those of the first (default) instance of Essbase, then invokes Essbase with the password, -service, and install parameters.
Select File > Exit to exit the editor.
Running the Batch File
In Windows Explorer, double-click the batch file. Note the success message, then press any key to exit the script.
Examining Results
Open the Services window and refresh the listing. The second Essbase instance is installed as a Windows service.
Summary
In this lesson, you learned how to establish two instances of Essbase as Windows services on the same server.
