Sap Business Intelligence (Bi)

This book provides you with highly detailed information on all of the most important BI features of the new SAP NetWeaver 2004s Release. Readers gain a profound understanding of SAP BI and quickly learn how to master the new release, while avoiding costly errors. Familiar subjects like data modeling, ETL, web reporting, and planning are combined with expert insights on essential new BI functions and core concepts, making this reference an invaluable companion for your daily work. The authors provide exclusive details on advanced developments in BEx Analyzer and BEx Web Application Designer, as well as the BEx Report Designer, BI-integrated planning, the BI Accelerator and the SAP Visual Composer, ensuring that your most important questions are addressed with practical guidance. Real-life examples, volumes of screen captures and detailed graphics, as well as step-by-step instruction, enable you to quickly and easily familiarize yourself with all of the new BI functions. The book is intended for SAP consultants, team members and managers in the areas of IT, BI, and controlling. Highlights Include: Business Intelligence Concepts New Features of SAP NetWeaver 2004s Data Modeling in the Administrator Workbench Data Retrieval Performance Optimization with Aggregates and BI Accelerator Redesign Functions: Repartitioning and Remodeling BEx Query Designer BEx Analyzer BEx Web Application Designer Report Designer BI Integrated Planning Visual Composer