KB20781: How to Create a New Database Instance Using the MicroStrategy Web SDK 9.4.x

The example provided in this document is provided “as-is” to the user and assumes that the user:

• Can program, compile (e.g. javac, jikes, etc.), and execute Java programs
• Can configure environment variables (e.g. JAR files, property files, etc.)
• Have all the necessary tools to create Java applications (JDK, IDE, etc.)
• Has access to the Strategy SDK documentation.
• Has read the customization warning at the bottom of this document

PREREQUISITES
For the sample to work, the Strategy Web JAR files must be accessible by the Java Runtime
Environment. The Strategy Web JAR files can be found under:

• Strategy Web Universal (JSP): {web_root}/WEB-INF/lib directory.
• Strategy Web (.NET): Program Files\Common Files\Strategy directory.

Note:
 
More elaborate programs will require additional library files and are out of the scope of this document.
 

package com.Strategy.sdk.samples.webobjects;
 
import java.util.Date;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebDBConnection;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebDBLogin;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebDBMS;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebDBRole;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebFolder;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebObjectSource;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebObjectsFactory;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebIServerSession;
import com.Strategy.web.objects.WebObjectsException;
import com.Strategy.webapi.EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes;
 
public class DatabaseInstance {
 
 private static WebObjectsFactory factory = null;
 private static WebIServerSession serverSession = null;
 
 public static void main (String[] args) {
   if(serverSession == null) {
      //create factory object
      factory = WebObjectsFactory.getInstance();
      serverSession = factory.getIServerSession();
 
      //Set up session properties
      serverSession.setServerName("localhost"); //Should be replaced with the name of an Intelligence Server
      serverSession.setServerPort(0);
      serverSession.setProjectName("Strategy Tutorial"); //Project where the session should be created
      serverSession.setLogin("administrator"); //User ID
      serverSession.setPassword(""); //Password
 
      WebObjectSource wos = serverSession.getFactory().getObjectSource();
 
      try {
         Date dt = new Date();
 
         //new database login
         //metadata folder ID for DBLogin config object: 73F7482911D3596C60001B8F67019608
         WebDBLogin dbLogin = (WebDBLogin)wos.getNewObject(EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeDBLogin);
         dbLogin.setLogin("DBLogin" + dt);
         dbLogin.setPassword("DBPass");
         WebFolder folderDBL = (WebFolder)wos.getObject("73F7482911D3596C60001B8F67019608", EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeFolder);
         wos.save(dbLogin, "CustomDBLogin" + dt, folderDBL);
 
         //new database connection
         //DBConnection folder ID: 73F7482811D3596C60001B8F67019608
         WebDBConnection dbConnection = (WebDBConnection)wos.getNewObject(EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeDBConnection);
         dbConnection.setDBLogin(dbLogin);
         dbConnection.setConnectionString("DSN=Strategy_Tutorial_Data;");  //datasource
         WebFolder folderDBC = (WebFolder) wos.getObject("73F7482811D3596C60001B8F67019608", EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeFolder);
         wos.save(dbConnection, "TestDBConnection" + dt, folderDBC);
 
         //get dbms
         //You can get the corresponding ID for the connection types through DBQuery Tool or Command Manager
         //For example, database connection type: Microsoft Access 2000/2002/2003 has ID: 1D076B3F099F11D4800100C04F780688
         WebDBMS dbms = (WebDBMS) wos.getObject("1D076B3F099F11D4800100C04F780688", EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeDBMS);
         dbms.populate();
 
         //new database instance
         //DBInstance foler ID: 73F7482711D3596C60001B8F67019608
         WebDBRole dbRole = (WebDBRole)wos.getNewObject(EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeDBRole);
         dbRole.setDBMS(dbms);
         dbRole.setDefaultDBConnection(dbConnection);
         WebFolder folderDBR = (WebFolder)wos.getObject("73F7482711D3596C60001B8F67019608", EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeFolder);
         wos.save(dbRole, "TestDBI" + dt, folderDBR);
 
      } catch (WebObjectsException e) {
      // TODO Auto-generated catch block
      e.printStackTrace();
      }
    }
 } 

 
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Strategy SDK allows you to customize the standard Strategy Web interface, and extend and integrate the Strategy business intelligence functionality into other applications. However, before changing the way Strategy Web products look or behave, it is helpful to understand how the application is built. For more information regarding the Strategy Web architecture or the process of customizing Strategy Web, please refer to Strategy Developer Zone (https://resource.microstrategy.com/msdz/).
To access the Strategy Developer Zone, you must have access to the Strategy Knowledge Base, you must have purchased the Strategy SDK, and you must be current on your Strategy maintenance agreement. If you are a US-based business and believe that you satisfy all three of these conditions but you do not have access to the Strategy Developer Zone, please contact Strategy Technical Support at support@microstrategy.com or at (703) 848-8700. If you are an international business, please contact Strategy Technical Support at the appropriate email address or phone number found at http://www.microstrategy.com/Support/ContactUs.asp.
 
CUSTOMIZATION WARNING
This customization is provided as a convenience to Strategy users and is only directly applicable to the version stated. While this code may apply to other releases directly, Strategy Technical Support makes no guarantees that the code provided will apply to any future or previous builds. In the event of a code change in future builds, Strategy Technical Support makes no guarantee that an updated version of this particular customization will be provided. In the event of a code change in future builds, Strategy may not be able to provide additional code on this matter even though this customization is provided at this time for this specific build. For enhancements to this customization or to incorporate similar functionality into other versions, contact your Account Executive to inquire about Strategy Consulting assistance.
 
 

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