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BI Infrastructure Setup

Introduction

This guide explains how to set up IFS Advanced Analytics product where the BI Infrastructure is self-hosted by the customer.

Deployment Scenarios

Depending on the IFS Deployment Model and where the customer wants to host the BI Infrastructure there are two scenarios supported.

Deployment ScenarioIFS Cloud HostingBI Infrastructure HostingAnalysis Models - Tabular
Scenario 2RemoteCustomer Azure CloudSupported
Scenario 3CloudCustomer Azure CloudSupported

Time Estimation for Setup

Working through this guide and setting up IFS BI takes roughly 5 hours.

Note

This should be done by someone comfortable setting up resources in Microsoft Azure.

TaskTime
1. BI Infrastructure Setup4 hrs
2. Connect to IFS Cloud30 mins

Steps

There are two steps in this guide:

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1. BI Infrastructure Setup

Follow the detailed guide below to setup the BI Infrastructure.

2. Connect to IFS Cloud

After setting up the BI infrastructure, you must connect those to IFS Cloud. Follow the relevant detailed guide below based on where IFS Cloud is deployed and where the BI Infrastructure is set up.

ScenarioIFS Deployment ModelBI InfrastructureDetailed Guide
Scenario 2RemoteCustomer Azure CloudConnect Azure BI Infrastructure to IFS Cloud Remote
Scenario 3CloudCustomer Azure CloudConnect Azure BI Infrastructure to IFS Cloud