What is provider in SAP BW-BEX-OT - OLAP Technology?

SAP Term: provider

• Component: BW-BEX-OT

• Component Name: OLAP Technology

• Description: Returns the data for a CompositeProvider that is created in Workspace Designer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A provider is a component of BW-BEX-OT OLAP Technology that is responsible for providing data to the OLAP engine. It is responsible for extracting data from the source system, transforming it into a format that can be used by the OLAP engine, and then loading it into the OLAP engine. The provider also provides metadata about the data, such as its structure and content. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a provider, you must first configure it in the BW-BEX-OT OLAP Technology system. This includes setting up the source system connection, defining the data extraction rules, and configuring the transformation rules. Once configured, the provider can be used to extract data from the source system and load it into the OLAP engine. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring a provider, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data is extracted from the source system and that all of the transformation rules are correctly configured. This will ensure that all of the necessary data is available for use in the OLAP engine. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the metadata associated with the data is correctly configured so that it can be used by other components of BW-BEX-OT OLAP Technology. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on providers and how to configure them in BW-BEX-OT OLAP Technology, please refer to SAP's documentation on BW-BEX-OT OLAP Technology. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to configure providers in BW-BEX-OT OLAP Technology.