Changing Essbase Security Backup File Comparison Frequency

Essbase updates the latest, valid security backup file (essbase_timestamp.bak) if Essbase determines that the security file (essbase.sec) has changed since the latest security backup file (essbase_timestamp.bak) was created. By default, Essbase performs this check at specified intervals instead of only when Essbase Server starts.

Consider the following facts before changing the interval value:

You can also update the security backup file anytime, not only at specified intervals.

  To manually update the security backup file or change the frequency of backup file comparisons, use a tool:

Tool

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Administration Services

Updating the Security Backup File

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alter system sync security_backup

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