Semantic Model Series: 5. Presentation Layer

In Oracle Analytics Semantic Modeler, the Presentation Layer serves as the final stage in the data modeling process — it is the interface that end users engage with when creating analyses and dashboards.

This layer offers a business-friendly view of your data model by organizing and simplifying logical objects such as tables, columns, and hierarchies. It also allows you to control the visibility, naming, and grouping of elements within subject areas, making the data more accessible and intuitive for users.

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Semantic Model Series: 4. Logical Layer

Understanding the Logical Layer in Oracle Analytics

The Logical Layer, also known as the Business Layer, is a central component in Oracle Analytics' Semantic Model (RPD). Its primary role is to bridge the gap between complex physical data structures and the business-friendly views that users interact with during analysis. By abstracting, organizing, and enriching data, the Logical Layer enables consistent, optimized, and meaningful insights for end users. In this guide, you'll learn about the key features of the Logical Layer, including how it abstracts data, defines logical tables and columns, manages relationships and joins, handles aggregations and calculations, and supports advanced data scenarios. We'll also walk through the practical steps of building a logical model, working with facts and dimensions, and preparing your model for the next stage—the Presentation Layer.

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Semantic Model Series: 3. Physical Layer

Physical Layer The Physical Layer is the foundational layer in the three-tier semantic modeling architecture. It plays a crucial role ...

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Semantic Model Series: 2. Creating a new Semantic Model & Connections

We have created a new system connection in Oracle Analytics instance. System connection is prerequisite for the next step which is creating...

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