Omni-Gen™ Consumption View User’s Guide > Introducing Omni-Gen Consumption View > Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can you output an ODS into a different Database?

    Yes, this way a reporting application (for example, WebFOCUS) can have access to that ODS and will not require access to the Omni-Gen repository.

  2. What is available to see the data?

    Your favorite Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), such as SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

  3. Where is the real data?

    It is stored in the database you specify as the consumption data source in the OmniGen console.

  4. Is the data updated in real time?

    For the current release, the Consumption View database is updated on demand.

  5. What constraints are their regarding the database targets?

    Any database supported by Omni-Gen can be used.

  6. Can Consumption View be used to populate and update data stored somewhere else?

    Yes, as long as Omni-Gen has the credentials to the desired target.