Universe Design With Sap Businessobjects Bi: The Comprehensive Guide

Universe Design With Sap Businessobjects Bi: The Comprehensive Guide

Bend the cosmos to your will! For SAP data and non-SAP data alike, this comprehensive resource spans universe creation to universe publication. Learn to build single- and multisource data foundations and business layers and to convert UNV to UNX using the new Information Design Tool. Using step-by-step instructions and guiding screenshots, explore the important Information Design Tool features and functionalities that will put intelligent design within your grasp.<P><br> * Everything you need to know about the new Information Design Tool and UNX universes<br> * Explore step-by-step universe design, from connecting to different data sources, to creating data foundations, to building business layers<br> * Compare and convert UNV to UNX universe<P> <br><b>Information Design Tool</b><br> Explore its interface and find tips to design and manage universes that fit your needs.<P> <b>The Semantic Layer</b><br> Begin with a conversation on the fundamental role of the semantic layer and then move into the pillars of universe design: the data foundation and the business layer.<P> <b>Connecting to any Data Source and to SAP Systems</b><br> Connect to any relational data source or OLAP cube with your universe, and make sure you're using the right parameters and access methods to retrieve enterprise data from SAP systems.<P> <b>Comparing the Old with the New</b><br> Differentiate between universes created with the Universe Design Tool and Information Design Tool, and learn how to convert UNV to UNX.<P> * Semantic layer<br> * Information Design Tool<br> * Multidimensional universes<br> * Connections, data foundations, and business layers<br> * Federating data with multisource universes<br> * Query panels<br> * Publishing and retrieving universes<br> * Multilingual universes<br> * Connecting with SAP ERP, SAP NetWeaver BW, and SAP HANA