SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI)

• Basic understanding of business processes
• Familiarity with data analysis concepts
• No prior SAP BusinessObjects experience required

Audience

• Business analysts
• Data analysts
• Business intelligence professionals

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) is a comprehensive suite of applications for business reporting, analysis, and information delivery. 

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level business analysts and data analysts who wish to acquire essential skills in using SAP BusinessObjects BI to transform raw data into meaningful insights.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and use the SAP BusinessObjects BI interface.
• Create and customize business reports and dashboards.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis using various BI tools.
• Utilize advanced features for in-depth data exploration.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• Overview of SAP BusinessObjects BI suite
• Key features and components
• Understanding the BI life cycle

Navigating the SAP BusinessObjects BI Interface

• Accessing and logging into SAP BusinessObjects
• Exploring the BI Launchpad
• Overview of key tools: Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Analysis for Office, etc.

Creating Basic Reports with Web Intelligence

• Building a simple report
• Formatting and styling options
• Implementing basic calculations
• Exporting and sharing reports

Advanced Reporting Techniques

• Working with variables and formulas
• Incorporating charts and graphs
• Implementing conditional formatting
• Mastering drill-down and drill-up techniques

Introduction to Dashboard Design with SAP BusinessObjects

• Overview of SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards
• Creating and customizing dashboards
• Implementing interactivity in dashboards
• Best practices for dashboard design

Ad-Hoc Analysis with Analysis for Office

• Overview of Analysis for Office
• Creating pivot tables and charts
• Integrating Analysis for Office with other BI tools
• Advanced analysis features

Data Exploration and Visualization

• Introduction to SAP Lumira
• Creating visualizations with Lumira
• Integrating Lumira with other SAP tools
• Best practices for data visualization

Security and Access Control

• User and group management
• Implementing security policies
• Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Troubleshooting security issues

Performance Optimization

• Optimizing query performance
• Indexing strategies
• Monitoring and tuning the BI environment
• Addressing common performance issues

Troubleshooting and Best Practices

• Identifying and resolving common issues
• Best practices for report and dashboard design
• Tips for efficient data modeling
• Ensuring data quality in BI projects

Summary and Next Steps