BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies

by Derek Torres, Stuart Mudie, Julie Albaret

BusinessObjects may seem like a dauntingly complex topic, but BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies makes is a snap. Even if you're new to business intelligence tools, this user-friendly guide makes it easy to access, format and share data, analyze the information this data contains, and measure your organization’s performance. In no time, you'll be finding your way around Universes to see how everything is shaping up, viewing and creating reports, building powerful queries on your organizations database, and measuring your company's performance using BusinessObjects XI Release 2. This completely jargon-free handbook will put you in complete control of the ways and means of a truly exciting and powerful suite of business intelligence tools. Discover how to: Created by a team with more than 15 years combined experience working with BusinessObjects tools, BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies comes complete with several short lists of useful information, including tips on how to prepare for a successful BusinessObjects integration and helpful resources beyond the pages of this book. You'll also find an overview of Crystal Reports, BusinessObjects’ companion reporting tool.

Genres: Bisexual

362 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2008

Reviews

[Jared · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a very basic introduction to BusinessObjects. I was hoping for a little more detail and more tips and tricks to help me at work. Didn't really find any, but then I just skimmed most of the book as it was too basic for my needs. I guess that's what I get for choosing a "For Dummies" book instead of a more technical one.

[Ben Kellermann · Rating 4 out of 5]

BusinessObjects may seem like a dauntingly complex topic, but BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies makes is a snap. Even if you're new to business intelligence tools, this user-friendly guide makes it easy to access, format and share data, analyze the information this data contains, and measure your organization’s performance.

In no time, you'll be finding your way around Universes to see how everything is shaping up, viewing and creating reports, building powerful queries on your organizations database, and measuring your company's performance using BusinessObjects XI Release 2. This completely jargon-free handbook will put you in complete control of the ways and means of a truly exciting and powerful suite of business intelligence tools. Discover how to:

Make business decisions with help from BusinessObjects
Use BusinessObjects XI wizards
Perform a server installation
Create and define a Universe
Set up desktop reporting
Customize and use InfoView
Measure performance with Dashboard and Analytics
Take advantage of data marts and understand how they fit into your BusinessObjects system

Created by a team with more than 15 years combined experience working with BusinessObjects tools, BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies comes complete with several short lists of useful information, including tips on how to prepare for a successful BusinessObjects integration and helpful resources beyond the pages of this book. You'll also find an overview of Crystal Reports, BusinessObjects’ companion reporting tool.

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