BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies (ePub)

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.