The document provides an overview of the topics covered in the SAP BO 4.1 Online Training course, including Web Intelligence for report creation and querying, the Universe Design Tool for building and securing universes, Information Design Tool concepts, server administration, dashboards, Crystal Reports, Design Studio, Lumira, and more. The course covers concepts, getting started tutorials, and advanced techniques for each topic area.

1. SAP BO 4.1 Online Training
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
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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.
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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
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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
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5. SAP Business Objects 4.1 Online Training
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
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:
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6.  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
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
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7.  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
 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:
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8.  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
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9. SAP BOBJ 4.1 Server Admin
Understanding Business Objects Enterprise
 Working in Central Management Console
 Promotional Management tool
 Upgrade Management tool
 Report Conversion Tool
 Central Configuration Manager
 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
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10. 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
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11.  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
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12.  Adding tables
 The design environment
 Inserting objects on a report
 Previewing a report
 Saving a report
 Positioning and sizing objects
 Formatting objects
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
 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
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