SAP BO 4.

2 Online Training
(Trainer Madhukar Reddy)
+91-9972971235
Web Intelligence:

Introducing Web Intelligence

BO Architecture
Describing Web Intelligence concepts
Explaining Web Intelligence core functionality

Creating Web Intelligence Documents with Queries

Querying with Web Intelligence
Creating a new document
Modifying a document's query
Working with query properties

Restricting Data Returned by a Query

Restricting data with query filters
Applying a single-value query filter
Using prompts to restrict data
Using Input Control filters
Using Report level filter on report
Modifying a query with a predefined query filter
Using complex filters

Designing Web Intelligence Reports

Working with Web Intelligence documents
Displaying data in tables and charts
Creating tables
Working with tables
Presenting data in charts

Enhancing the Presentation of Data in Reports

Using breaks and Sections

Using sorting and Ranking
Using report filters
Ranking data to see top or bottom values
Organizing a report into sections

Formatting Reports

Formatting documents
Formatting charts

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Calculating Data with Formulas and Variables

Explaining formulas and variables

Using formulas and variables
Creating Formulas with Character and Date String Functions
Using character string functions
Hide a column based on value select in a prompt
Concatenating different data types
Using date functions

Using Multiple Data Sources

Creating multiple queries in a document

Synchronizing data with merged dimensions

Analyzing Data

Drilling in Web Intelligence documents

Applying Scope of Analysis on reports
Custom Hierarchies
Setting Web Intelligence drill options

Working with Advanced Query Techniques

Using combined queries

Dynamic visibility of block
Creating a query based on another query

Creating Hyperlinks

Working with hyperlinks in Web Intelligence documents

Creating hyperlinks in the Interactive panel
Linking one report to another report.

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Universe Design Tool (UDT):

Understanding Business Objects Universes

Understanding how universes allow users to query databases using their

everyday business terms

Creating the Universe

Creating a universe with single source system

Building the Universe Structure

Populating the universe structure

Defining joins in a universe

Creating Dimension Objects

Understanding classes and objects

Creating classes and objects

Creating Measure Objects

Understanding measure objects

Creating measure objects

Resolving SQL Traps

Resolving Loops in a Universe

Resolving loops using aliases
Resolving loops using shortcut joins
Resolving loops using contexts
Resolving chasm traps
Resolving fan traps

Using Lists of Values

Working with LOVs in Designer

Creating a cascading LOV
Working with Predefined filters

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Applying Restrictions on Objects

Restricting the data returned by objects

Using Functions with Objects

Using @ Functions

Using Hierarchies

Working with hierarchies

Aggregate Awareness

Applying aggregate awareness to objects

Applying index awareness
Using derived tables

Securing Universes

Setting access restrictions on a universe

Information Design Tool :

Key Concepts:

Introduction to the Information Design Tool

What's new in SAP Business Objects Information Design Tool 4.1
Concept: Navigate the interface
Concept: Create a universe
Concept: Create a multisource-enabled universe
Concept: Create joins
Concept: Compare the information design tool to the universe design tool

Creating the Data Foundation

Creating a Business Layer
Resolving Loops in a Universe
Applying Restrictions
Using List of Values and Parameters

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Getting Started:

Create a project
Create a connection to a relational database
Create a data foundation based on a single source relational database
Create a business layer based on a single relational data source
Publish a new universe file based on a single data source
Retrieve a universe from a repository location
Publish a universe to a local folder
Retrieve a universe from a local folder
Open a local project
Delete a local project
Convert a repository universe from a UNV to a UNX
Convert a local universe from a UNV to a UNX

Connecting to Data Sources:

Create a connection shortcut

View and filter data source values in the connection editor
Create a connection to an OLAP data source
Create an OLAP connection to SAP BW using BICS
Create a relational connection to SQL Server using OLEDB providers
Create a relational connection to an Excel spreadsheet or text file using ODBC drivers
Create a connection to an OData data source
Create an OLAP connection to an SAP HANA view

Building the Structure of a Universe

Arrange tables in a data foundation
View table values in a data foundation
View values from multiple tables in a data foundation
Filter table values in a data foundation
Filter values from multiple tables in a data foundation
Sort and re-order table columns in a data foundation
Edit table values in a data foundation
Create an equi-join
Create a theta join
Create an outer join
Create a shortcut join
Create a self-restricting join using a column filter
Modify and remove a column filter
Detect join cardinalities in a data foundation
Manually set join cardinalities in a data foundation
Refresh the structure of a universe
Create a calculated column using string values
Create a calculated column using a date value
Create a calculated column using numeric values

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Creating the Business Layer of a Universe:

Create business layer folders

Create business layer subfolders
Create a business layer folder and objects automatically from a table
Create a business layer subfolder and objects automatically from a table
Create dimension objects automatically from a table
Create a dimension
Create an attribute
Create a measure
Hide folders and objects in a business layer
Organize folders and subfolders in a business layer
View table and object dependencies
Create a dimensional business layer from an OLAP data source
Copy and paste folders and objects in a business layer

Filtering Data in Objects:

Create a pre-defined native filter

Create a pre-defined business filter
Create a pre-defined native filter using multiple objects
Create a pre-defined business filter using multiple objects

Working with Derived Tables:

Create a derived table based on an existing table in a data foundation

Create a derived table using the SQL Builder
Merge tables in a data foundation

Visualizing Data in a Universe:

Run a business layer query

Edit a business layer query
Run a business layer query with pre-defined filters
Profile column values in a chart

Building a Multi-Source Universe:

Add a connection to an existing multisource-enabled data foundation

View values from multiple tables in a multisource data foundation
Run a query using objects from a multisource business layer

Working with Parameters and Lists of Values:

Create a list of values based on query results of business objects

Create a list of values based on a hierarchy of business layer objects
Create a static list of values

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 Create a list of values based on a SQL expression
Create an index-aware prompt
Assign a list of values to a business layer object
Create a parameter
Assign a parameter to a business layer object
Test a parameter in a query

Resolving Loops in a Universe:

Resolve a loop by automatically inserting an alias table in a data foundation

Resolve a loop by manually inserting an alias table in a data foundation
Resolve a loop by automatically inserting contexts in a data foundation
Resolve a loop by manually inserting contexts in a data foundation

Applying Index Awareness

Set up primary key index awareness

Set up foreign key index awareness
Apply a WHERE clause restriction to a primary key index
Apply a WHERE clause restriction to a foreign key index
Set up multiple foreign key index awareness

Setting up Aggregate Awareness

Insert aggregate tables into a data foundation

Define aggregate aware objects in a business layer
Set aggregation navigation in a business layer

Securing Universes:

Create a data security profile for connection and query options

Create a data security profile that restricts access to specific rows
Create a business security profile for query data
Create a business security profile for filtered data
Assign security profiles to users
Assign security profiles to a group

SAP BOBJ Server Admin

Understanding Business Objects Enterprise

Working in Central Management Console

Promotional Management tool
Upgrade Management tool
Report Conversion Tool
Central Configuration Manager

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 Using Central Management Server
Access levels

Creating and Securing Folders, Users and Groups

Creating folders, new users and groups

Applying security

Scheduling:

Scheduling objects
Scheduling on events
Scheduling with business calendars

Application Security

Security applications
Lesson summary

Business Object Dashboards

Getting to know Dashboard/ Xcelsius:

Define the purpose of the buttons in the Xcelsius toolbar a of the Components, Object
Browser, and Properties windows

Make changes to the canvas and access help sources

Query as a Web Service:

Live Dash boards using Query as a Web Service and Live Office

Live Office:

Created through the use of Live Office

Importing Excel files

Describe the best ways to plan your models and set up your source files
Differentiate between the file types involved in the process
Import a source file
Define ways to update your models when your data source changes

Using charts:

Identify the chart components available in dashboards

Describe how to link to sources
Define when to use data ranges and series

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 Define category axis labels for a chart
Use the ignore end blanks option works

Using single value components:

Describe how single value components can add interactivity to model

Identify the single value components available in Crystal Xcelsius
Define how play options can automate the interactive parts of your models

Using selectors:

Describe how selectors work

Define how to use insert in functionality for selectors
Identify the selectors available in Xcelcius
Identify the unique requirements including in setting up to select multiple items

Applying formatting:

Change individual components

Change the font for a model
Apply global styles to a model
Apply skins to a model

Publishing models:
Define the different formats available to publish your models
Export to all formats

Setting up dynamic visibility:

Define how to make components visible based on conditions

Describe the process for setting up dynamic visibility
Identify the options available for dynamic visibility

Crystal Reports

Getting Started:

Defining database concepts

Planning and developing a report prototype
Creating a report

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 Adding tables
The design environment
Inserting objects on a report
Previewing a report
Saving a report
Conditional formatting
Positioning and sizing objects
Formatting objects
Creating sub reports and Hyperlinking

SAP Design Studio

Overview of Design Studio
Log on to the Business Object Design Studio
Navigate the interface
Create an application
Add a data source to an application
Connect to HANA and BW sources
Created dashboards using universe
Set up a basic component as a filter

Display static and dynamic text in an application

Design interactive dashboard using HTML and scripting
Upload a local application to the Business Intelligence platform

SAP Lumira

Overview of Lumira
Creating reports using Excel Sheets
Creating reports using HANA views
Creating reports by Universe
Manage connections and associated documents
Build visualizations
Sort, rank, calculate, and filter values in a visualization

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