DURATION
3 Days
Course Description
This course introduces you to Business Views in BusinessObjectsTM XI. Through hands-on activities and instructor demonstration, you will be able to define Business Views and the components that make up a Business View.
The business benefit of the course is that you will be able to modify and create Business Views based on your organization’s data requirements. You will then be able to use these Business Views to obtain the data you need in an easily understood format and create reports that deliver effective business intelligence to your organization.
BusinessObjects XI R1 and BusinessObjects XI R2
This offering is applicable for both BusinessObjects XI Release 1 and XI Release 2 audiences.
Course Audience
The target audience for this course is Data Managers who are responsible for creating and maintaining Business Views. Depending on the organization, Data Managers may be represented by Database Administrators or Business Analysts.
Course Topics
Lesson#1 - Understanding Business Views
Define Business Views
Define the Business Views architecture
Define the Business Views security model
Lesson#3 - Managing Data Connections
Create Data Connections
Create Dynamic Data Connections
Lesson#2 - Using Business Views
Accessing Business Views
Navigating with the Business View Manager
Lesson#4 - Managing Data Foundations
Create Data Foundations
Add and link data tables
Apply row- and column-level security to Data Foundations
Add formulas, SQL Expressions and parameters
Use custom functions
Lesson#5 - Managing Business Elements
Create Business Elements
Modify Business Fields
Apply row- and column-level security to Business Elements
Add parameters
Lesson#6 - Managing Business Views
Create Business Views
Modify Business Views
Lesson#7 - Building Business Views
Plan and build Business Views
Lesson#8 - Lists of Values and Dynamic Prompts
Create and schedule lists of values
Create and implement dynamic prompts
Prerequisite Knowledge/Experience
To be successful, you must have working knowledge of:
BusinessObjects Enterprise security concepts
BusinessObjects Enterprise InfoView
Crystal Reports® and core report design concepts
NT enterprise security concepts (global and local groups and directory structure)
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.