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1. SAP BO 4.2 Online Training
(Trainer Madhukar Reddy)
+91-9972971235
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
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
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5. 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:
 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
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6. 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
 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
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7.  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:
 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
SAP BOBJ Server Admin
Understanding Business Objects Enterprise
 Working in Central Management Console
 Promotional Management tool
 Upgrade Management tool
 Report Conversion Tool
 Central Configuration Manager
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8.  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
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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9.  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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10.  Adding tables
 The design environment
 Inserting objects on a report
 Previewing a report
 Saving a report
 Conditional formatting
 Positioning and sizing objects
 Formatting objects
 Creating sub reports and Hyperlinking
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 and BW sources
 Created dashboards using universe
 Set up a basic component as a filter
 Display static and dynamic text in an application
 Design interactive dashboard using HTML and scripting
 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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