SAP Business Objects 4.2 Training Online
- 1. 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 Page 1 of 10
- 2. 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. Page 2 of 10
- 3. 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 Page 3 of 10
- 4. 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 Page 4 of 10
- 5. 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 Page 5 of 10
- 6. 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 Page 6 of 10
- 7. 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 Page 7 of 10
- 8. 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 Page 8 of 10
- 9. 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 Page 9 of 10
- 10. 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 Page 10 of 10