The previous chapter introduced some MicroStrategy Configuration Objects that helped to create different levels of Security within the platform. We will now move on to our last topic, which also relates to Configuration Objects, but serving different purposes. The first set of objects allows administrators to establish connectivity with data sources while the second set controls how users subscribe to and refresh Reports and Intelligent Cubes. Next, we will explore some of MicroStrategy Developers' monitoring capabilities. The last pages of this book will be reserved for talking about the capabilities of three Administration tools: Object Manager, Integrity Manager, and Command Manager.

The following topics will be covered:

• Understanding which Configuration Objects are required to connect to a database
• Explaining what a MicroStrategy Database instance is and how to create it
• Explaining what a MicroStrategy Database connection is and how to create and associate it
• Explaining what a MicroStrategy Database login is and how to create and associate it
• Understanding what the MicroStrategy cache is
• Explaining what a MicroStrategy Schedule is and how to create it
• Explaining what a MicroStrategy Event is and how to create it
• Explaining what a MicroStrategy Subscription is and how to create it
• Understanding Object Manager's capabilities
• Understanding Integrity Manager's capabilities
• Understanding Command Manager's capabilities