SAP NetWeaver BW 7.3—Practical Guide

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1592294448 ISBN 13: 9781592294442

Publisher: SAP PRESS, 2012

They say that the best way to learn is by doing. With this practical guide to SAP NetWeaver BW, put that theory to the test. Start with conceptual explanations and then dive straight into real-world application—all with the help of a case study that teaches you how to meet common business intelligence requirements. Whether you want to create objects, extract and transform data, or master the BEx tools, this book is all the help you need.

1. From Beginner to Expert Start with the basics and move to the advanced—from InfoObjects to Open Hub, you’ll be guided every step of the way.

2. Hands-on Experience Do more than learn what DSOs and InfoCubes are—use step-by-step instructions and hundreds of screenshots to actually create them yourself.

3. Practical Business Scenario Get to know ABCD Corp., the fictional company that serves as the basis for your training. As you use SAP NetWeaver BW to meet its business requirements, you’ll learn essential skills for working in the system.

4. Changes in Release 7.3 Update your skills for the latest release. With information on graphical modeling, new types of InfoProviders, BW Workspaces, and SAP HANA, even experienced SAP NetWeaver BW users will find something new.

5. Data Files for Download Download the bonus data files for ABCD Corp., which will give you everything you need to create the necessary objects and practice the tasks described in the book.

Highlights:

• InfoObjects
• DataStore objects
• InfoCubes
• InfoProviders
• MultiProviders
• Process chains
• Extraction, transformation, and loading
• BEx tools
• Planning applications
• SAP BusinessObjects BI
• Administration
• Open Hub
• SAP HANA

About the Author:

Amol Palekar has years of business intelligence and SAP NetWeaver BW consulting experience with numerous global customers in manufacturing, automotive, CPG, and telecom domains. He is also a trainer, author, and a regular speaker on the subject.

Bharat Patel is part of the regular faculty at SAP Partner academy and SAP Labs in India, and is a regular author of SAP NetWeaver BW material. He currently manages a large and complex SAP NetWeaver BW system at Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd., a Fortune 500 oil company.

Shreekant W. Shiralkar has more than 25 years of experience in business intelligence and SAP NetWeaver BW. Currently he is an advisor to SkillNet Solutions and Teklink International Inc., and he has also served as the senior vice president of technology at a global consulting, technology, and outsourcing firm. He has authored best-selling books and technical articles on SAP APO, SAP NetWeaver BW, and RFID, and has presented at various conferences.