Mastering SAP Crystal Reports 2011
Author: David McAmis
Publisher:
Published: 2011-08-01
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 9780980745832
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith the release of the SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 platform comes a new version of SAP Crystal Reports, the world's most widely used reporting tool and a new version of SAP Crystal Server, a powerful web-based, secure platform for distributing reports to a wide range of users. In this updated edition of "Mastering Crystal Reports," you'll learn how to take raw data and create presentation-quality reports using SAP Crystal Reports 2011 as well as the new features this version has to offer. You'll also learn how to connect to virtually any data source and create formatted reports which leverage the power and sophistication that the platform has to offer. As a Crystal Reports designer, you have the ability to create any report you can imagine. Mastering SAP Crystal Reports 2011 features step-by-step instructions and over 50 sample reports and projects to help you master the tips, tricks and techniques involved in creating presentation-quality reports. The focus of this book is learning the tools through hands-on learning. From basic reporting techniques to advanced reports and analysis, this book breaks it all down in a format you can use to master Crystal Reports 2011 and distribute your reports using SAP Crystal Server 2011. Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------ Chapter 1: What is SAP Crystal Reports? Chapter 2: Report Design Overview Chapter 3: Your First Report Chapter 4: Working with the Report Designer Chapter 5: Report Formatting Chapter 6: Working with Sections Chapter 7: Working with Groups Chapter 8: Summarizing Report Data Chapter 9: Record Selection Chapter 10: Working with Parameter Fields Chapter 11: Formulas, Functions and SQL Expressions Chapter 12: Using Subreports Chapter 13: Working with Cross-Tabs Chapter 14: Charting and Graphing Chapter 15: Exporting Reports Chapter 16: Working with Data Sources Chapter 17: Reporting from UNV Universes Chapter 18: Getting Started With SAP Crystal Server Chapter 19: Working with BI Launch Pad Chapter 20: Publishing, Viewing and Scheduling Chapter 21: Crystal Server Security Chapter 22: Crystal Server Administration Appendix A: Developer Resources