Data Modeling in SAP NetWeaver BW 7.1


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This book explains (in detail) the concept of developing and implementing an SAP data model. It provides practical coverage of all the concepts and technologies associated with a fundamentally sound data model, ensuring that a model not only satisfies a company's existing reporting and analysis needs, but also one that is built to allow the model to grow and adapt to a company's changing needs/requirements. This book provides up-to-date coverage for SAP NetWeaver BW 7.1, BusinessObjects, while also presenting a roadmap for future data model development and maintenance.




Mastering the SAP Business Information Warehouse


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"This book is the definitive guide for SAP NetWeaver BI professionals. Based on their extraordinary expertise with the product, the authors provide deep insights about key innovations in the areas of user experience, query performance, integrated planning, and enterprise-wide data warehousing." —Stefan Sigg, Vice President, SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence The long-anticipated publication of this second edition reflects the growing success of SAP NetWeaver as well as the various Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities that are embedded with SAP BW version 7.0. Written by SAP insiders, this comprehensive guide takes into account the ever-changing features, functionality, and toolsets of SAP NetWeaver to bring you the most updated information on how to use SAP BW to design, build, deploy, populate, access, analyze, present, and administer data. You'll discover the options that are available in SAP NetWeaver and uncover a new means to improve business performance. This book reflects the process an organization goes through during an implementation of the software. The authors begin with an introduction to BI and SAP NetWeaver and quickly progress to information modeling and enterprise data warehouse concepts. You'll learn how to access and deliver meaningful analytic information to the organization, as well as perform integrated planning functions. Finally, the authors share invaluable insight on warehouse administration, performance, and security. With more than 50 percent new or revised material, this second edition of Mastering the SAP Business Information Warehouse shows you how to: Extract data from online transaction processing systems Store transformed data in a way that best supports reporting and analysis Use the various Business Explorer tools such as BEx Report Designer, BEx Analyzer, BEx Broadcaster, and BEx Web Application Designer Schedule, monitor, troubleshoot, and archive data loads The companion Web site contains sample chapters in Wiki format and the authors' blog where readers may enter discussions about the book and SAP. Wiley Technology Publishing Timely. Practical. Reliable. Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/ Visit the companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/mcdonald The companion Web site contains the sample code presented in the text of the book, plus implementation templates.




SAP NetWeaver BW 7.x Reporting


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This book provides you with a detailed, how-to guide for using SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) 7.x and the BEx tools to generate enterprise reports. It will teach you how to design and distribute effective, attractive reports that meet critical business objectives. 1. When, Why, and How to Use BEx Reporting Understand the common business scenarios and problems associated with reporting with SAP NetWeaver BW and learn how reporting can be used to avoid problems. 2. Retrieving Data from SAP NetWeaver BW 7.x Learn how to retrieve data, prepare the data, and present the data for reporting and enterprise-wide distribution. 3. Building Effective BW Queries Explore the basic process for creating a query from scratch using the BEx Query Designer, which is a critical component in the foundation of a quality business intelligence user experience. 4. Providing Queries to Your Users Discover different avenues for delivering BW queries to users, including SAP-delivered web templates, custom web templates, or the BEx analyzer Excel interface. 5. Running Queries in Excel Learn how users can run BW reports directly in Microsoft Excel using SAP's BEx analyzer tool, and how Excel workbooks can be customized to improve productivity. Highlights: BEx Analyzer BEx Query Designer BEx vs. SAP BusinessObjects BEx Web Application Designer BW Web API Commands DataProviders Drag and Drop Navigation Filters Hierarchies Knowledge Management Integration Nesting Web Items Query Navigation in Excel Toolbars Usability Tips Variables Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Web Templates




First Steps in SAP Business Warehouse (BW)


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Companies are leveraging the power of big data and are tasked with putting an infrastructure in place that will allow for the analysis of this data. One essential piece of that infrastructure is the data warehouse (DWH). This book offers a comprehensive introduction to SAP Business Warehouse (BW). You'll learn about the primary features and functions of SAP NetWeaver BW, including architecture, data modeling, data extraction, data staging, and reporting. Learn about the different types of InfoProviders available in SAP BW and get a detailed understanding of InfoObjects and InfoCubes. Walk through the ETL process and best practices for administering InfoCubes and DataStore objects. Get tips on how to optimize data access using aggregates and statistics. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, the author brings readers new to SAP BW up to speed on the fundamentals and best practices for providing reports to users. • Tips for loading data from a source system to SAP BW with SAP ETL • How to automate ETL tasks using process chains • Using SAP BW Business Content to accelerate the design of your BW objects • Leverage BEx Query Designer and BEx Analyzer




Practical Data Modeling with SAP NetWeaver BW


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This book explains how to develop flexible data models with an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and extend those models with new requirements. Based on detailed, real-life examples, you ll understand the structure of the data models and learn step-by-step development of an EDW. 1 The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Discover the EDW approach from scratch including its creation from the Corporate Information Factory (CIF), different layers, possible variations, and implementation in SAP NetWeaver BW. 2 Development of an EDW Based on Detailed Examples Become familiar with the complete development of an EDW based on step-by-step, easily transferable examples. 3 Extension by New Requirements Understand how to classify new requirements and extend the EDW model. 4 Business Warehouse Requirements Uncover the most frequent business requirements and their implementation, including the history of objects, the number of objects to be included, and the admission of future data. 5 Load Control Master the difference between historically stable and historically correct data, and learn how you can implement the load control by means of process chains.




SAP BW Data Modeling


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Data Warehousing with SAP BW7 BI in SAP NetWeaver 2004s


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BI in SAP NetWeaver 2004s is the official abbreviation for the successor of the Business Information Warehouse (BW), which has been completely revised by SAP with its latest release. This practical handbook focuses on the core tasks of SAP BW and gives well-founded insights into the system architecture.




SAP NetWeaver BW 7.3


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They say that the best way to learn is by doing. With this practical guide to SAP NetWeaver BW, put that theory to the test. Start with conceptual explanations and then dive straight into real-world application--all with the help of a case study that teaches you how to meet common business intelligence requirements. Whether you want to create objects, extract and transform data, or master the BEx tools, this book is all the help you need. 1. From Beginner to ExpertStart with the basics and move to the advanced--from InfoObjects to Open Hub, you'll be guided every step of the way. 2. Hands-on ExperienceDo more than learn what DSOs and InfoCubes are--use step-by-step instructions and hundreds of screenshots to actually create them yourself. 3. Practical Business ScenarioGet to know ABCD Corp., the fictional company that serves as the basis for your training. As you use SAP NetWeaver BW to meet its business requirements, you'll learn essential skills for working in the system. 4. Changes in Release 7.3Update your skills for the latest release. With information on graphical modeling, new types of InfoProviders, BW Workspaces, and SAP HANA, even experienced SAP NetWeaver BW users will find something new. 5. Data Files for DownloadDownload the bonus data files for ABCD Corp., which will give you everything you need tocreate the necessary objects and practice the tasks described in the book. Highlights: InfoObjects DataStore objects InfoCubes InfoProviders MultiProviders Process chains Extraction, transformation, and loading BEx tools Planning applications SAP BusinessObjects BI Administration Open Hub SAP HANA




Sap Bw 7.x Reporting - Visualize Your Data


Book Description

This book is the must-have guide for readers from business analysts to executives to design effective, good looking reports to visualize your data using SAPNetWeaver BW 7.x. Case studies, example reports, and even snippets that can be downloaded and reused. Readers can implement examples at their own site with minimal modification. The book will also reveal functionality that is not covered by online help, Following the book content will enable readers to utilize the complete capabilities of SAP NetWeaver BW, and combine it with other SAP technologies. Build reports and dashboards from performance point of view is the main target of this book. The book will briefly explain how to integrate Business Objects Crystal Reports and Xcelsius tools into your existing BW 7.x environment.




Data Modeling with SAP BW/4HANA 2.0


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Gain practical guidance for implementing data models on the SAP BW/4HANA platform using modern modeling concepts. You will walk through the various modeling scenarios such as exposing HANA tables and views through BW/4HANA, creating virtual and hybrid data models, and integrating SAP and non-SAP data into a single data model. Data Modeling with SAP BW/4HANA 2.0 gives you the skills you need to use the new SAP BW/HANA features and objects, covers modern modelling concepts, and equips you with the practical knowledge of how to use the best of the HANA and BW/4HANA worlds. You will: Discover the new modeling features in SAP BW/4HANA Combine SAP HANA and SAP BW/4HANA artifacts Leverage virtualization when designing and building data models Build hybrid data models combining InfoObject, OpenODS, and a field-based approach Integrate SAP and non-SAP data into single model.