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 Scenario | IFS Cloud Hosting | BI Infrastructure Hosting | Analysis Models - Tabular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 2 | Remote | Customer Azure Cloud | Supported |
| Scenario 3 | Cloud | Customer Azure Cloud | Supported |
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.
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| 1. BI Infrastructure Setup | 4 hrs |
| 2. Connect to IFS Cloud | 30 mins |
Steps¶
There are two steps in this guide:
1. BI Infrastructure Setup¶
Follow the detailed guide below to setup the BI Infrastructure.
- For Scenario 2 & 3: Advanced Analytics - Infrastructure setup for Azure
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.
| Scenario | IFS Deployment Model | BI Infrastructure | Detailed Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 2 | Remote | Customer Azure Cloud | Connect Azure BI Infrastructure to IFS Cloud Remote |
| Scenario 3 | Cloud | Customer Azure Cloud | Connect Azure BI Infrastructure to IFS Cloud |