SAP Data Services 4.x Cookbook


Book Description

Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processes About This Book Install and configure the SAP Data Services environment Develop ETL techniques in the Data Services environment Implement real-life examples of Data Services uses through step-by-step instructions to perform specific ETL development tasks Who This Book Is For This book is for IT technical engineers who want to get familiar with the EIM solutions provided by SAP for ETL development and data quality management. The book requires familiarity with basic programming concepts and basic knowledge of the SQL language. What You Will Learn Install, configure, and administer the SAP Data Services components Run through the ETL design basics Maximize the performance of your ETL with the advanced patterns in Data Services Extract methods from various databases and systems Get familiar with the transformation methods available in SAP Data Services Load methods into various databases and systems Code with the Data Services scripting language Validate and cleanse your data, applying the Data quality methods of the Information Steward In Detail Want to cost effectively deliver trusted information to all of your crucial business functions? SAP Data Services delivers one enterprise-class solution for data integration, data quality, data profiling, and text data processing. It boosts productivity with a single solution for data quality and data integration. SAP Data Services also enables you to move, improve, govern, and unlock big data. This book will lead you through the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently develop ETL processes. To begin with, you'll learn to install, configure, and prepare the ETL development environment. You will get familiarized with the concepts of developing ETL processes with SAP Data Services. Starting from smallest unit of work- the data flow, the chapters will lead you to the highest organizational unit—the Data Services job, revealing the advanced techniques of ETL design. You will learn to import XML files by creating and implementing real-time jobs. It will then guide you through the ETL development patterns that enable the most effective performance when extracting, transforming, and loading data. You will also find out how to create validation functions and transforms. Finally, the book will show you the benefits of data quality management with the help of another SAP solution—Information Steward. Style and approach This book is an easy-to-follow guide with step-by-step instructions to perform specific ETL development tasks.




SAP Data Services


Book Description

It's time to extract, transform, and load your skills on managing enterprise data With this book on SAP Data Services, you'll be an expert in no time. After learning about topics like planning, blueprinting, and integrating SAP Data Services, you'll get into the core of the book - detailed steps on how to perform Data Services tasks. Get the skills you need for your daily job, from basic tasks like designing objects, to advanced duties like analyzing unstructured text. Starting with Data Services Set up your Data Services foundation. Learn how to plan for Data Services in your organization, then how to install, configure, and get working with it. Data Services Tasks Regardless of your skillset, you'll find essential information on the tasks you'll encounter when working with Data Services. Learn how to architect jobs with performance, transparency, supportability, and cost in mind. Integration Data Services plays well with others. This book explores two common integration scenarios: data warehousing and retail environments. Learn how to overcome common challenges and see frequently used scenarios. Highlights: Data Services architecture and OS Enterprise information management Installation: Windows and Linux Configuration Troubleshooting Data Services objects Datastores Data Services scripting language Social media analytics Information Steward Integration: data warehousing and retail




SAP HANA Cookbook


Book Description

An easy-to-understand guide, covering topics using practical scenarios and live examples, and answering all possible questions. If you are a solution architect, developer, modeler, sales leader, business transformation managers, directors, COO, or CIO; this book is perfect for you. If you are interested in other technologies and want to jump-start into SAP, this book gives you the chance to learn SAP HANA. Basic knowledge of RDBMS concepts enough is to get you started.




Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Smart Nations: Global Trends In The Digital Economy”


Book Description

This book contains contributions from an international scientific conference, “Smart Nations: Global Trends In The Digital Economy”, which was organized by the State University of Management (Moscow). By presenting international research on the issues of the Smart Nations concept, this book includes topics such as state and legal aspects of digital transformation of management systems, new technologies in the digital environment of the information society and smart economy as a new reality. The conference proceedings cover legal, informational, technological and other aspects of socio-economic development in the context of digital innovations. This work addresses theoretical and practical aspects by studying the phenomenon of Smart Nations that requires understanding the modern information technologies, big data analysis, distributed registry management, new microprocessor technologies and broadband data transmission technologies in terms of their usefulness and accessibility to any representative of humanity.




SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 Cookbook


Book Description

Over 90 simple and incredibly effective recipes for transforming your business data into exciting dashboards with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 Xcelsius with this book and eBook.




Core Data Services for ABAP


Book Description

If you're developing ABAP applications, you need CDS expertise. This book is your all-in-one guide, updated for SAP S/4HANA 2023! Start by learning to create and edit CDS views. Walk through CDS syntax and see how to define associations and annotations. Further refine your model by implementing access controls, service bindings, and table functions. Understand the CDS-based virtual data model, and then follow step-by-step instructions to model analytical and transactional applications. From modeling to testing to troubleshooting, this is the only book you need! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Creating Data Models Create data models using CDS! Learn the ins and outs of CDS view syntax, from key fields to joins to data types and beyond. Define associations to establish relationships, use annotations to enrich your logic, implement conditional logic to control access, and more. b. Modeling Applications See how CDS views support a new application architecture. Model analytical applications by defining analytical views and queries; then use CDS for transactional applications based on the ABAP RESTful application programming model. c. Extending, Testing, and Troubleshooting Put the finishing touches on your CDS data models. Extend and enhance CDS views and transactional models, develop automated tests using the test double framework, and troubleshoot common problems. Highlights include: 1) Data modeling 2) Application modeling 3) Associations 4) Annotations 5) Access controls 6) Business services 7) SAP HANA functions 8) Virtual data model 9) Analytical and transactional applications 10) Hierarchies 11) Extensibility 12) Testing and troubleshooting




SAP ABAP Advanced Cookbook


Book Description

This book is written in simple, easy to understand format with lots of screenshots and step-by-step explanations. If you are an ABAP developer and consultant looking forward to build advanced SAP programming applications with ABAP, then this is the best guide for you. Basic knowledge of ABAP programming would be required.




SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 The Complete Reference 3/E


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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




Enterprise Master Data Management


Book Description

The Only Complete Technical Primer for MDM Planners, Architects, and Implementers Companies moving toward flexible SOA architectures often face difficult information management and integration challenges. The master data they rely on is often stored and managed in ways that are redundant, inconsistent, inaccessible, non-standardized, and poorly governed. Using Master Data Management (MDM), organizations can regain control of their master data, improve corresponding business processes, and maximize its value in SOA environments. Enterprise Master Data Management provides an authoritative, vendor-independent MDM technical reference for practitioners: architects, technical analysts, consultants, solution designers, and senior IT decisionmakers. Written by the IBM ® data management innovators who are pioneering MDM, this book systematically introduces MDM’s key concepts and technical themes, explains its business case, and illuminates how it interrelates with and enables SOA. Drawing on their experience with cutting-edge projects, the authors introduce MDM patterns, blueprints, solutions, and best practices published nowhere else—everything you need to establish a consistent, manageable set of master data, and use it for competitive advantage. Coverage includes How MDM and SOA complement each other Using the MDM Reference Architecture to position and design MDM solutions within an enterprise Assessing the value and risks to master data and applying the right security controls Using PIM-MDM and CDI-MDM Solution Blueprints to address industry-specific information management challenges Explaining MDM patterns as enablers to accelerate consistent MDM deployments Incorporating MDM solutions into existing IT landscapes via MDM Integration Blueprints Leveraging master data as an enterprise asset—bringing people, processes, and technology together with MDM and data governance Best practices in MDM deployment, including data warehouse and SAP integration




SAP Data Intelligence


Book Description

Manage your data landscape with SAP Data Intelligence! Begin by understanding its architecture and capabilities and then see how to set up and install SAP Data Intelligence with step-by-step instructions. Walk through SAP Data Intelligence applications and learn how to use them for data governance, orchestration, and machine learning. Integrate with ABAP-based systems, SAP Vora, SAP Analytics Cloud, and more. Manage, secure, and operate SAP Data Intelligence with this all-in-one guide!In this book, you'll learn about:a. Configuration Build your SAP Data Intelligence landscape! Use SAP Cloud Appliance Library for cloud deployment, including provisioning, sizing, and accessing the launchpad. Perform on-premise installations using tools like the maintenance planner. b. Capabilities Put the core capabilities of SAP Data Intelligence to work! Manage and govern your data with the metadata explorer, use the modeler application to create data processing pipelines, create apps with the Jupyter Notebook, and more. c. Integration and Administration Integrate, manage, and operate SAP Data Intelligence! Get step-by-step instructions for integration with SAP and non-SAP systems. Learn about key administration tasks and make sure your landscape is secure and running smoothly. Highlights include:1) Configuration and installation2) Data governance3) Data processing pipelines4) Docker images5) ML Scenario Manager6) Jupyter Notebook7) Python SDK8) Integration9) Administration10) Security11) Application lifecycle management12) Use cases