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 needs. 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

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive reference for building actionable business intelligence-completely revised for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0.Unleash the full potential of business intelligence with fact-based decisions, aligned to business goals, using reports and dashboards that lead from insight to action. SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0: The Complete Reference offers completely updated coverage of the latest BI platform. Find out how to work with the new Information Design Tool to create universes that access multiple data sources and SAP BW. See how to translate complex business questions into highly efficient Web Intelligence queries and publish your results to the BI Launchpad. Learn how to create dashboards from data sourced through a universe or spreadsheet. The most important concepts for universe designers, report and dashboard authors, and business analysts are fully explained and illustrated by screenshots, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Establish and evolve BI goals Maximize your BI investments by offering the right module to the right user Create robust universes with the Information Design Tool, leveraging multiple data sources, derived tables, aggregate awareness, and parameters Develop a security plan that is scalable and flexibleDesign Web Intelligence reports from basic to advanced Create sophisticated calculations and advanced formatting to highlight critical business trends Build powerful dashboards to embed in PowerPoint or the BI Launchpad Use Explorer to visually navigate large data sets and uncover patterns