Part I

Fundamentals

Part I introduces basic concepts, tools, and capabilities of the OLAP option. By reading the chapters in this part, you will learn how the OLAP option works within Oracle Database. You will also get an introduction to the sample schema used in examples throughout this guide.

Part I contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, "Overview"

• Chapter 2, "The Logical Dimensional Data Model"

• Chapter 3, "The Sample Schema"

• Chapter 4, "Developing Java Applications for OLAP"