Business Objects 6 Beginning End User

About the Book

An excellent introduction to the BusinessObjects business intelligence reporting and analysis software for new end users. This book provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step walk-through of the main features and functions of BusinessObjects from a beginning user perspective.

It is intended for anyone requiring basic knowledge on how to read, refresh and create queries or reports, and analyze data using the BusinessObjects software. It covers the functionality of the end user module in BusinessObjects with respect to creation of queries and reports, and the tools available for analytical use.

The Major Topics are:

• Introduction to Queries, Reporting and Analysis
• BusinessObjects Architecture
• Document Formatting
• Report Manager
• Tables, Crosstabs and Charts
• Sorting, Filters, Ranking, Alerters
• Simple Calculations
• Slice & Dice Tools
• Query Conditions
• Sharing Reports

The book has been designed to be used while utilizing the BusinessObjects software in order to learn how to be able to open, read, and refresh existing reports, create ad-hoc queries and reports, perform analysis using query conditions, slice and dice tools, and simple calculations.

About the Author

Amy OÕNeel began an affinity for data structure and analysis during her previous career as a chemist. She now consults for InfoSol (a Business Intelligence solutions provider operating throughout North America), out of her Portland, Oregon home office. As a Senior Technical Consultant for InfoSol, Amy has both developed and taught all levels of BusinessObjects and WebIntelligence training courses. She has lectured at user group meetings and participated in the design, development, and deployment of many successful BusinessObjects based solutions.