SAP BI Edge is a powerful business intelligence (BI) solution for midsize companies. This book offers a comprehensive overview of what to expect and where you should start building your reporting framework. You'll get detailed information on reporting tools, like Information Designer, Universe Designer, BI Launchpad, Crystal Reports, and Dashboards (formerly XCelsius). Get tips for creating an InfoSet strategy and leverage it to run reports. Learn how to use the Information Design Tool (IDT) to design data models and layer your data to create universes. Identify the common queries you will need to get started and walk through how to publish SAP reporting data in a web format and create practical management dashboards. By using practical examples, tips, screenshots, and a case study the author brings readers new to SAP BI Edge up to speed on the fundamentals. - Installation and setup tips for SAP BI Edge with SAP ERP - Query and reporting tools best practices - How to build a dynamic SAP ERP data model based on your configuration - Step-by-step instructions on how to create a SAP BI universe

SAP BI Edge is a powerful business intelligence (BI) solution for midsize companies. This book offers a comprehensive overview of what to expect and where you should start building your reporting framework. You'll get detailed information on reporting tools, like Information Designer, Universe Designer, BI Launchpad, Crystal Reports, and Dashboards (formerly XCelsius). Get tips for creating an InfoSet strategy and leverage it to run reports. Learn how to use the Information Design Tool (IDT) to design data models and layer your data to create universes. Identify the common queries you will need to get started and walk through how to publish SAP reporting data in a web format and create practical management dashboards. By using practical examples, tips, screenshots, and a case study the author brings readers new to SAP BI Edge up to speed on the fundamentals. Installation and setup tips for SAP BI Edge with SAP ERP Query and reporting tools best practices How to build a dynamic SAP ERP data model based on your configuration Step-by-step instructions on how to create a SAP BI universe

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.

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.

This training manual is meant for self-study in SAP® BusinessObjects Web Intelligence. It can also be used as a support for a guided introductory training. The reader will be systematically and successively learn how to use the software based on examples and exercises. Starting with elementary functionalities, he will get an ever-increasing insight into the possibilities of reporting. It does not aim at explaining each and every single menu item, but focuses on the most commonly used range of functions. The chapters each begin with a practical question from everyday reporting, the solution to which is explained by detailed and well-illustrated click-through instructions. Following the click-through instructions, short summaries as well as further in-depth background knowledge are offered, to facilitate the conceptual classification of the topics.

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

Now is the time to master SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, the industry's most powerful business intelligence reporting tool. This comprehensive guide will help you build a foundational understanding of Web Intelligence, and then teach you to create, analyze, and share enterprise-wide reports. Covering important reporting concepts and addressing topics new to version 4.0, this book will give you the information you need to revolutionize data presentation with SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence. 1 Introducing Web Intelligence 4.0Begin sharing business insights using the newest features, including an improved charting engine for data visualization, new chart types, and enhanced drill-down. 2 User Interface EnhancementsView, publish, and distribute business intelligence content using the BI Launch Pad, the web portal formerly known as InfoView. 3 BI Mobile CoverageLearn how to make important business content available to report users on the go, and apply best practices for on-device mobile analytics. 4 Web Intelligence Rich ClientNavigate this desktop application to effectively write and consume reports without connecting to the Central Management Server. 5 Real-World ApplicationTake advantage of practical, step-by-step instructions for creating the most powerful business-relevant queries and reports. Highlights: include Web Intelligence 4.0 queries and reports Query and Report Panels Report tools, charts, and formatting On-device mobile integration Web Intelligence Rich Client Multiple data sources Analysis and drill-down BI workspaces Report scheduling and distribution New data visualization features Feature Pack 3 (Service Pack 4) enhancements