To create an application and database:
Design the application.
See Quick Start for Implementing Essbase.
Create an application.
See Creating an Application.
Create a database.
See Creating a Database.
If necessary, set substitution variables at the Essbase Server, application, or database level.
See Using Substitution Variables.
If necessary, set a location alias for the database.
See Using Location Aliases.
Create the outline.
See Creating and Changing Database Outlines.