This __________ tier processes HTTP protocol, scripting tasks, performs calculations, and provides access to data.
The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the System unit.
The client tier (on the left) includes Essbase Server clients, such as Oracle Hyperion Smart View for Office, Fusion Edition, Administration Services Console and Oracle Hyperion Smart Search, Fusion Edition. The middle tier (in the center) includes services, such as Oracle Hyperion Provider Services and Oracle Essbase Administration Services. The database tier (on the right) is made up of Essbase Servers. Communication between the client and middle tiers, and the middle and database tiers, is through HTTP. Communication between the client and database tiers is through TCP/IP or HTTP. Communication between data sources and the metadata catalog with the middle and database tiers is through ODBC and JDBC drivers.