BusinessObjects XI (Release 2): The Complete Reference

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 650 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Edition: 1st Edition June 27, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0072262656
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0072262650
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 2.4 pounds

Product Description
This book is a must read for anyone deploying BusinessObjects. It covers everything from planning your upgrade to the latest release, to best practices in universe design, and powerful report creation that maximizes business insight. This book covers the most frequently used features for the full BI suite, in one comprehensive book. There's in depth coverage of Designer, security via the Central Management Console, InfoView, Web Intelligence, and Desktop Intelligence. It goes beyond step-by-step instructions to cover how and why in a business context. Transition notes are interspersed for version 5 and 6 customers to understand the biggest changes in XI Release 2. If you drive BI requirements in your company or are a data warehouse program manager, Business Objects administrator, report author or consumer, this book is for you.

Back Cover Copy
Gain the Competitive Edge with the Ultimate Resource on BusinessObjects XI Release 2

Publish actionable business reports across your enterprise using BusinessObjects XI and the detailed information contained in this one-stop resource. BusinessObjects XI: The Complete Reference explains, step-by-step, how to design and build powerful universes, integrate security, execute efficient queries, and distribute the results.

You'll learn how to create an implementation strategy that fits your business goals, define and manage users, and integrate your reports into Web and Windows applications. All of the new and updated features of BusinessObjects XI Release 2 are covered in full detail, including the new architecture, Designer, security through the Central Management Console, InfoView, Web Intelligence, Desktop Intelligence, report scheduling, and auditing usage.

• Develop a visionary BusinessObjects XI deployment strategy
• Migrate existing deployments to BusinessObjects XI Release 2
• Use Designer to create robust universes aligned with the business goals that empower users to answer their own questions
• Design and implement security policies that fit your company's requirements
• Monitor system usage and develop deployment practices for mission-critical BI
• Translate complex business questions into simple, efficient Web Intelligence queries
• Design reports that facilitate insight with richly formatted tables, charts, alerters, and report formulas
• Reach more users with the power of interactive reports to dynamically sort, filter, rank, and drill through to detail at a simple mouse-click

Reader Reviews
As a consultant, I've watched my clients routinely underestimate the power of Business Objects software. In this book, Cindi Howson lays it all out, distilling insights from what is obviously a deep and hands-on experience base with BO. I was surprised at the book's breadth, and impressed with the arwork, charts, and visual aids that supplemented the text. A great resource for BO development.