SAP Business Intelligence Quick Start Guide

SAP Business Intelligence Quick Start Guide

Author: Vinay Singh

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2019-02-27

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1789341345

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Designing and deploying solutions using the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.2. Key FeaturesGet up and running with the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platformPerform effective data analysis and visualization for actionable insightsEnhance your BI strategy by creating different types of reports and dashboards using SAP BusinessObjectsBook Description The SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform is a powerful reporting and analysis tool. This book is the ideal introduction to the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform, introducing you to its data visualization, visual analytics, reporting, and dashboarding capabilities. The book starts with an overview of the BI platform and various data sources for reporting. Then, we move on to looking at data visualization, analysis, reporting, and analytics using BusinessObjects Business Intelligence tools. You will learn about the features associated with reporting, scheduling, and distribution and learn how to deploy the platform. Toward the end, you will learn about the strategies and factors that should be considered during deployment. By the end, you will be confident working with the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform to deliver better insights for more effective decision making. What you will learnWork with various tools to create interactive data visualization and analysis Query, report, and analyze with SAP Business Objects Web IntelligenceCreate a report in SAP Crystal Reports for EnterpriseVisualize and manipulate data using an SAP Lumira StoryboardDeep dive into the workings of the SAP predictive analytics toolDeploy and configure SAP BO Intelligence platform 4.2Who this book is for This book is for Business Intelligence professionals and existing SAP ecosystem users who want to perform effective Business Intelligence using SAP BusinessObjects.


SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 The Complete Reference 3/E

SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 The Complete Reference 3/E

Author: Cindi Howson

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-08-22

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 0071773118

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The definitive reference for building actionable business intelligence—completely revised for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0. Unleash the full potential of business intelligence with fact-based decisions, aligned to business goals, using reports and dashboards that lead from insight to action. SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0: The Complete Reference offers completely updated coverage of the latest BI platform. Find out how to work with the new Information Design Tool to create universes that access multiple data sources and SAP BW. See how to translate complex business questions into highly efficient Web Intelligence queries and publish your results to the BI Launchpad. Learn how to create dashboards from data sourced through a universe or spreadsheet. The most important concepts for universe designers, report and dashboard authors, and business analysts are fully explained and illustrated by screenshots, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Establish and evolve BI goals Maximize your BI investments by offering the right module to the right user Create robust universes with the Information Design Tool, leveraging multiple data sources, derived tables, aggregate awareness, and parameters Develop a security plan that is scalable and flexible Design Web Intelligence reports from basic to advanced Create sophisticated calculations and advanced formatting to highlight critical business trends Build powerful dashboards to embed in PowerPoint or the BI Launchpad Use Explorer to visually navigate large data sets and uncover patterns


SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence

SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence

Author: Christian Ah-Soon

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781493215478

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Bring your data presentations into focus with this comprehensive guide to SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence. Updated for Webi 4.2, this book will teach you to create, design, and share your reports, while exploring the fundamentals of Webi and its extended capabilities. This fourth edition includes information on data source options for building new documents and queries, and a new HTML5-based viewing interface. Punch up your reporting and analysis a. SAP BI 4.2 SP4 Dive into Web Intelligence 4.2 enhancements and platform improvements, including a new HTML5 user interface, support for geomaps, and access to additional data sources. b. Webi from A to Z Get the complete picture of working with Web Intelligence, from creation to publication. From the first step to the last, learn how to design reports that make an impact with this comprehensive guide. c. Web Intelligence Interactive Viewer Discover the HTML5-based Web Intelligence Interactive Viewer and BI launchpad, a fully integrated interface for organizing, viewing, analyzing, and sharing business intelligence content.


SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP BusinessObjects

SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP BusinessObjects

Author: Loren Heilig

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592293841

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Finally-the entire SAP BI world comes in one volume! This comprehensive guide covers the full spectrum of SAP solutions for business intelligence: both SAP NetWeaver and SAP BusinessObjects. In this all-encompassing reference, you will learn everything you need to know regarding data modeling and retrieval, optimal use of reporting tools from SAP (BEx and BusinessObjects), and the essential differences and recent changes between SAP BW 3.x and SAP NetWeaver BW 7.3. This is the ultimate resource that you will consult over and over again, with essential information for SAP consultants, IT staff, DB managers, and end-users. Highlights: - BI in the enterprise - Data modeling - ETL - Administration - Permissions - SAP Business Explorer - SAP BusinessObjects Analysis - SAP Crystal Reports - SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards (formerly Xcelsius) - SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence - SAP BusinessObjects Explorer - SAP BusinessObjects BI platform - BW integrated planning - SAP SEM-BCS -


SAP BusinessObjects BI System Administration

SAP BusinessObjects BI System Administration

Author: Greg Myers

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2014-10-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781493210008

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As a system administrator, you know that users like to keep you on your toes. Don't worry You can stay one step ahead with this guide to BOBJ administration. From sizing to troubleshooting, get the background you need to administer a system that does what it's supposed to do. Revised for release 4.1 and offering new coverage of Design Studio and Lumira, this book will help you keep your system up to snuff. Highlights: Sizing and scalability Patches and upgrades Central Management Server Central Management Console Promotion Management and UMT Troubleshooting and maintenance SAP BusinessObjects Mobile Cryptography and rights Auditor User and content management Software Development Kit


SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 Cookbook

SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 Cookbook

Author: David Lai

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2011-05-23

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 1849681791

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Over 90 simple and incredibly effective recipes for transforming your business data into exciting dashboards with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 Xcelsius with this book and eBook.


SAP BusinessObjects BI Security

SAP BusinessObjects BI Security

Author: Christian Ah-Soon

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2012-11-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592294374

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How secure is your SAP BusinessObjects environment? Find out with this book, which will shore up your understanding of the basic concepts involved in securing data and teach you the practical, technical steps youll need. Explore the frameworks, properties, and data sources of the SAP BusinessObjects suite. Up to date for release 4.0 FP3 and applicable to earlier releases, this comprehensive guide is the key to locking down your system.


SAP BusinessObjects Reporting Cookbook

SAP BusinessObjects Reporting Cookbook

Author: Yoav Yahav

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1782172440

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If you are a business analyst, BI developer, or an IT professional who wants to learn the A to Z of how to work with Web Intelligence reporting tools and different types of data, then this book is for you. The only thing you need is a basic understanding of what Business Intelligence is and data concepts.


Discover SAP BusinessObjects

Discover SAP BusinessObjects

Author: Chris Dinkel

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9781592293155

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Learn the SAP BusinessObjects strategy Explore the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio of solutions Understand the value of the solutions and prepare to use them Discover what SAP BusinessObjects is all about and learn how the new products and solutions can improve your business processes. In this book, you ll find what you need to really understand where SAP BusinessObjects can fit into your operations. Whether you re a decision-maker, consultant, or new SAP professional, this reader-friendly reference will take you on a complete journey from the history of Business Objects to a look at each SAP BusinessObjects portfolio solution. You ll find everything from On Demand, EPM, GRC, and Enterprise Information Management solutions to customer scenarios and the SAP BusinessObjects roadmap. Discover the SAP Businessobjects Strategy Investigate the history of Business Objects and see how it has evolved. Explore the SAP Businessobjects Applications Learn about the different applications and see how they can be applied to your business. Find the Tools You Need Find all the details you need to understand business intelligence with SAP and the technology that enables it.Learn About SAP BusinessObjects in the real World Explore in-depth case studies for various topics to find out how other companies have improved business processes and enhanced efficiency. Navigate as You Like Go directly to the chapter that interests you, or read from cover to cover, and be sure to make use of the glossary and list of resources.


Mastering the SAP Business Information Warehouse

Mastering the SAP Business Information Warehouse

Author: Kevin McDonald

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-03-15

Total Pages: 722

ISBN-13: 047008345X

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"This book is the definitive guide for SAP NetWeaver BI professionals. Based on their extraordinary expertise with the product, the authors provide deep insights about key innovations in the areas of user experience, query performance, integrated planning, and enterprise-wide data warehousing." —Stefan Sigg, Vice President, SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence The long-anticipated publication of this second edition reflects the growing success of SAP NetWeaver as well as the various Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities that are embedded with SAP BW version 7.0. Written by SAP insiders, this comprehensive guide takes into account the ever-changing features, functionality, and toolsets of SAP NetWeaver to bring you the most updated information on how to use SAP BW to design, build, deploy, populate, access, analyze, present, and administer data. You'll discover the options that are available in SAP NetWeaver and uncover a new means to improve business performance. This book reflects the process an organization goes through during an implementation of the software. The authors begin with an introduction to BI and SAP NetWeaver and quickly progress to information modeling and enterprise data warehouse concepts. You'll learn how to access and deliver meaningful analytic information to the organization, as well as perform integrated planning functions. Finally, the authors share invaluable insight on warehouse administration, performance, and security. With more than 50 percent new or revised material, this second edition of Mastering the SAP Business Information Warehouse shows you how to: Extract data from online transaction processing systems Store transformed data in a way that best supports reporting and analysis Use the various Business Explorer tools such as BEx Report Designer, BEx Analyzer, BEx Broadcaster, and BEx Web Application Designer Schedule, monitor, troubleshoot, and archive data loads The companion Web site contains sample chapters in Wiki format and the authors' blog where readers may enter discussions about the book and SAP. Wiley Technology Publishing Timely. Practical. Reliable. Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/ Visit the companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/mcdonald The companion Web site contains the sample code presented in the text of the book, plus implementation templates.