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What are the types of InfoProviders?

What are the types of InfoProviders?

InfoProvider Types

  • InfoObjects as InfoProviders.
  • InfoCubes that are: Standard, with data perseistence in the BW system or in BWA. Standard, SAP HANA-optimized. Real-time capable. Semantically partitioned.
  • DataStore objects that are: Standard. Standard, SAP HANA-optimized. Write-optimized. For direct update.

How many types of InfoProviders are there in classic bw?

As can be seen from the above screen, the default SAP BW InfoProvider type is ‘Standard InfoCube’. Basically, there are 3 types of InfoCubes.

What are the underlying infoproviders in SAP BW?

The underlying InfoProviders can be InfoCubes, DataStore objects, and master data bearing characteristics. VirtualProviders: These are the InfoProviders which are modeled in the BW system but the data is not present in the BW system.

Which is the default infocube in SAP BW?

Enter technical name and description for the InfoCube as per the below screen: As can be seen from the above screen, the default SAP BW InfoProvider type is ‘Standard InfoCube’. Basically, there are 3 types of InfoCubes. Standard InfoCube: This type of InfoCube needs to be used if we want to physically maintain the data.

What are infoproviders in the BW query tool?

InfoProviders are Objects in SAP BW, accessed by any other query tools or BW queries. These basic InfoProviders are the primary blocks of BW. Objects have database tables in BW to store the data determinedly.

What are the different types of virtual infocube in SAP?

Virtual InfoCube can be of three different types: SAP Remote Cube: Remote Cube that allows the definition of queries with direct access to transaction data in other SAP systems. Remote Cube: A Remote Cube is an InfoCube whose transaction data is not managed in the Business Warehouse but externally.