Using a sample application workbook provided in Essbase, you can quickly create sample applications and cubes. The cubes are highly portable, because they are quickly and easily imported and exported.

1. In the Essbase web interface, click Files.
2. Decide if you want to download a sample aggregate storage application workbook, or a sample block storage application workbook:
   1. To download a sample aggregate storage application workbook, under All Files > Gallery > Applications > Demo Samples > Aggregate Storage.
   2. To download a sample block storage application workbook, under All Files > Gallery > Applications > Demo Samples > Block Storage.
3. From the Actions menu to the right of the file you want to download, select Download.
4. Optionally, if you download the aggregate storage application workbook, ASO_Sample.xlsx, you can also download a data file, ASO_Sample_Data.txt.
5. Save the file to a local drive.
6. Open the file and examine the worksheets to understand how you can use the workbook to create an application and cube.