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Author:   Christian Ah-Soon ,  Jim Brogden ,  Dallas Marks ,  Gabriel Orthous
Publisher:   SAP Press
Imprint:   SAP Press
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781493215478

ISBN 10:   1493215477
Pages:   814
Publication Date:   28 October 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence Features of Web Intelligence 4.2 Web Intelligence Clients Web Intelligence Preferences What’s New in Web Intelligence 4.2 SP 3 and SP 4 Summary Creating New Documents and Queries Creating a Web Intelligence Document from a Universe The Query Panel in Web Intelligence Query Filters Prompted Queries Saving Your Document in the BI Platform Repository Other Data Sources Document Options Summary Creating a Report in Web Intelligence Adding Data to Report Elements Sections and Breaks Outline Navigation Enhanced Sorting and Ranking Conditional Formatting Headers, Footers, and Background Images Summary The Web Intelligence Report Panel The Web Intelligence Reporting Interface Reporting Toolbars The Side Panel Report Panel Report Property Categories Summary Displaying Data with Tables Using Tables Table Types Converting Table Formats and Types Blank Cells, Predefined Cells, and Comment Cells Summary Displaying Data with Charts Adding Charts to a Report Chart Types Chart Properties Zone Formatting Custom Elements Summary Making an Impact with Charts Properties That Enhance the Display of Data Hierarchical Charting with Relational Data Reports Functioning as Dashboards Formatting Tips Custom Color Enhancements Summary Report Properties, Tools, and Formatting Formatting Report Properties Document Summary Navigation (Report) Map Input Controls Web Services Publisher Available Objects (Design Mode Only) Document Structures and Filters Data Style Sheet Modification High Precision Numbers Geolocalizing a Dimension Summary Filtering Data in the Query Panel and Report Panel Filtering in the Query Panel Complex Filtering Options Filtering in the Report Panel Conditionally Hiding Report Elements Element Linking Summary Scope of Analysis and Drill Functionality Setting the Scope of Analysis in the Query Panel Drill-Down Setup in the Report Panel Drilling on Tables Drilling on Charts Taking a Snapshot Drill Options Summary Using Formulas and Variables Formulas and Variables Custom Grouping Reporting Functions and Operators Formula Syntax Input, Output, and Calculation Contexts References Summary Advanced Query Panel Functionalities Cascading and Optional Prompts Saving Prompts Answers in BI Variants Querying Multidimensional Data Sources Editing Auto-Generated SQL Scripts Support of Query Stripping Partial Results, Purged Data, and Cancelled Queries Summary Access to SAP BW and SAP HANA SAP BW and SAP HANA Access Overview SAP BEx Query through Direct Access SAP BEx Query through Multidimensional Universe SAP BW through Relational Universe SAP HANA Direct Access SAP HANA Online Mode SAP HANA View through Relational Universe SAP HANA through Free-Hand SQL Summary Using Multiple Queries and Data Sources Setting Up a Combined Query Adding a New Query Managing Queries Running Multiple Queries Merging Dimensions Merging Variables Changing Source Summary Adding Hyperlinks in Web Intelligence Documents Linking to Document with the HTML Client Linking to the Web Page URL OpenDocument Syntax Summary Working in the BI Launch Pad Navigating in BI Launch Pad Setting BI Launch Pad Preferences Organizing in Folders and Categories Deleting Documents and the Recycle Bin Viewing, Printing, and Saving Objects in BI Launch Pad Summary Using Web Intelligence with SAP BusinessObjects BI Workspaces Introducing BI Workspaces Working with Modules Working with Web Intelligence Report Parts Using a BI Workspace as the Default Home Tab Printing BI Workspaces Content Linking Summary Interaction from a User’s Perspective Creating Shortcuts and Hyperlinks Searching within the BI Launch Pad Sorting and Filtering Content Creating Discussions Commenting Documents Tracking Data Changes Summary Sharing Web Intelligence Content Sharing Document Content through Shared Elements Using the Send Feature in BI Launch Pad Exporting a Web Intelligence Report Scheduling a Web Intelligence Report Summary Report Scheduling and Distribution with Publications Publication Roles Creating a Publication Mobile Publications Summary Web Intelligence Rich Client How Web Intelligence Rich Client Is Different Data Provider Options Working with Web Intelligence Reports Setting Preferences in Web Intelligence Rich Client Summary Web Intelligence Interactive Viewer New BI Launch Pad and Web Intelligence Interactive Viewer Overview Navigating in the New BI Launch Pad Viewing a Document Refreshing a Document Filtering a Report Sorting or Ranking Data in a Report Scheduling a Document Saving and Exporting to XLS and to PDF Setting Web Intelligence Preferences Logging Out Summary Connecting SAP BusinessObjects Live Office to Web Intelligence and Universes Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Live Office Creating Queries from Universes Retrieving Web Intelligence Content Editing Added Content Setting Preferences Summary Mobile Business Intelligence Introducing SAP BusinessObjects Mobile Designing Reports for Mobile Viewing Mobile-Only Analytic Types Report Linking Input Controls Mobile Thumbnails Summary Appendices Converting Desktop Intelligence Reports to Web Intelligence Documents Web Intelligence Security Rights

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Christian Ah-Soon has worked for SAP BusinessObjects for 15 years as a program manager on transversal areas like administration, security, internationalization, installation, semantic layers, and SDKs. He is co-author of SAP BusinessObjects BI Security (SAP PRESS, 2013) and Universe Design with SAP BusinessObjects BI: The Comprehensive Guide (SAP PRESS, 2014). Christian holds a Ph.D. in computer science and graduated from TELECOM Nancy. Jim Brogden is an award-winning technical author and dashboard designer, and a Senior Data Warehouse Developer for Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in Atlanta, Georgia. He combines a master's degree in Information Technology with nearly ten years of business intelligence consulting experience and a proven track record for delivering BI solutions in a variety of industries. He's the lead author of all three official textbooks dedicated to Web Intelligence, and is an active contributor to SAP's Idea Place (http://ideas.sap.com). A happily married father of sons Jamie and Hunter, in his off time Jim proclaims himself an avid (beginner) cricket player on the ICE Storm cricket team, a passionate hacker of the golf ball, and a runner (jogger/walker) of frequent (annual) 10Ks in Atlanta. Dallas Marks is a principal technical architect and trainer for EV Technologies and an SAP Certified Application Associate for SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence and the Business Intelligence platform. Dallas has worked with SAP BusinessObjects BI tools since 2003 and has implemented solutions for a number of industries, including retail, energy, health care, and manufacturing. He is a frequent speaker at local ASUG chapters, national ASUG, and SAPinsider conferences, and independent SAP BusinessObjects user groups. Dallas holds a master's degree in computer engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Dallas blogs about various business intelligence topics at http://www.dallasmarks.org/. You can follow him on Twitter at @dallasmarks. Gabriel Orthous is a population health management and healthcare analytics expert, and a senior consultant to Wellcentive. Gabe has more than 15 years of business analytics managerial and software engineering experience with extensive expertise around business intelligence, financial reporting, and decision analytics. Gabe graduated from Mercer University with a master's degree in Business Administration and was inducted to the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma in 2008. In addition, Gabe is chair for the Dashboarding and Visualization Special Interest Group for ASUG, co-chair for ASUG's Business Objects Strategic SIG, and an active member of the Customer Advisory Council, as well as a renowned international speaker. Heather Callebaut Sinkwitz gained her expertise while working as a business intelligence consultant, specializing as a certified SAP BusinessObjects instructor and solution provider. She currently dedicates herself to building innovative Business Intelligence solutions using a variety of technologies. A data junkie, she enjoys presenting meaningful information in new and unique ways to aid customers in making informed decisions. She remains actively involved in the BI community through participation in user groups and speaking engagements, both locally in her home state of Arizona or nationally. Currently, Heather is the Analytics and Reporting Product Manager for Trax Technologies (www.traxtech.com).

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