BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies - Couverture souple

Torres, Derek

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470181125 ISBN 13 : 9780470181126

Editeur : For Dummies, 2008

Synopsis

BusinessObjects may seem like a dauntingly complex topic, but BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies makes is a snap. Even if you're new to business intelligence tools, this user-friendly guide makes it easy to access, format and share data, analyze the information this data contains, and measure your organization’s performance.

In no time, you'll be finding your way around Universes to see how everything is shaping up, viewing and creating reports, building powerful queries on your organizations database, and measuring your company's performance using BusinessObjects XI Release 2. This completely jargon-free handbook will put you in complete control of the ways and means of a truly exciting and powerful suite of business intelligence tools. Discover how to:

• Make business decisions with help from BusinessObjects
• Use BusinessObjects XI wizards
• Perform a server installation
• Create and define a Universe
• Set up desktop reporting
• Customize and use InfoView
• Measure performance with Dashboard and Analytics
• Take advantage of data marts and understand how they fit into your BusinessObjects system

Created by a team with more than 15 years combined experience working with BusinessObjects tools, BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies comes complete with several short lists of useful information, including tips on how to prepare for a successful BusinessObjects integration and helpful resources beyond the pages of this book. You'll also find an overview of Crystal Reports, BusinessObjects’ companion reporting tool.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Derek Torres is a technical communicator and author. He spent several years writing documentation for Business Objects at its headquarters in Paris, France. He has also authored or coauthored several titles, including The Unofficial Guide to Windows XP, The Unofficial Guide to Windows Vista, and The Windows Vista Ultimate Bible (Wiley Publishing, Inc). He is currently working on his first novel. He can be reached at www.bofordummies.com.

Stuart Mudie is a Scot living in Paris, France. A professional communicator since 1995, he has worked with numerous companies in the IT and Telecommunications sectors, including three years at Business Objects headquarters in Paris. He is coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Windows Vista (Wiley Publishing), a part-time lyricist, and can be found on the Web at www.stuartmudie.com.

Julie Albaret is a Business Intelligence consultant. She has worked in the BI field for over ten years, taking part in BI projects and studies for many companies. She spent six years working for Business Objects, including three years as a Performance Management specialist. She worked first as a sales consultant in Paris, then in Bangalore (India) as a software testing project manager, before returning to the company’s Paris headquarters to work for two years as a Program Manager for Web Intelligence.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: For Dummies
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470181125
• ISBN 13: 9780470181126
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 362
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible