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  1. How to Connect SAP BusinessObjects 4.2 Web Intelligence to an SAP HANA Database Using Direct and Online Access Methods

    Learn about two new data access options, SAP HANA Direct Access and SAP HANA Online, introduced with SAP BusinessObjects 4.2 for SAP HANA. Learn a step-by-step procedure for creating connections between Web Intelligence with SAP HANA views using these new options. Key Concept A Universe is the semantic layer that resides between the database and...…

  2. Creating an SAP BusinessObjects Multi-Source Universe: A Step-by-Step Guide

    With the exponential growth of data from multiple sources, using conventional methods for extracting it is time-consuming, costly, and resource intensive. SAP has simplified Multi-Source Universes in SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 as an answer to this issue. Created with the Information Design Tool (IDT), a Multi-Source Universe can combine data from SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW)…

  3. Create an SAP BusinessObjects Multi-Source Universe – A Step-by-Step Guide

    With the exponential growth of data from multiple sources, using conventional methods for extracting it is time-consuming, costly, and resource intensive. SAP has simplified Multi-Source Universes in SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 as an answer to this issue. Created with the Information Design Tool (IDT), a Multi-Source Universe can combine data from SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW)...…

  4. Information Design Tool vs. Universe Designer: A Primer for Users

    Are you making the transition from Universe Designer tools to the new Information Design Tool (IDT) in SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0? Read this report by Mike McErlain to gain an understanding of how to translate your Universe Designer skills to IDT skills. See the major differences between the two tools and get an introduction to...…

  5. How to Use BICS to Connect SAP BusinessObjects Client Tools to SAP BW (Part 2)

    Learn step-by-step instructions for how to create a Business Intelligence Consumer Services (BICS) connection and then use it to connect three BusinessObjects reporting tools: Web Intelligence, Design Studio, and BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for Microsoft Office, to an SAP BW BEx Query. Key Concept A Universe is the Semantic Layer that resides between the database and...…

  6. Define Secure Connections with the Destination Service in SAP NetWeaver AS Java

    The modern component-based business applications comprise several components that often run on different machines. Establishing the identities of the communicating parties has become an important element in business operations. You need to protect your sensitive data against unauthorized access, which requires the establishment of secure communication channels. SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java provides the destination...…

  7. Dynamically Integrate SAP NetWeaver BW Query Data into PowerPoint

    Using existing SAP technology to integrate your live BW Query data within Microsoft PowerPoint helps you avoid extra work. You can achieve this direct data connectivity without the need for third-party software. Instead, you can use basic Microsoft Office functionality with the SAP NetWeaver BW Object Linking and Embedding Database provider, which is standard with...…

  8. 2 Ways to Connect to Data Sources Using SAP BusinessObjects Cloud

    SAP BusinessObjects Cloud offers data connectivity to many on-premise and cloud data sources. You can either acquire data into SAP BusinessObjects Cloud or connect to the data source in real time without any replication. Learn how you can use each of the data sources available in SAP BusinessObjects Cloud, then review the use cases and…

  9. Two Ways to Connect to Data Sources Using SAP BusinessObjects Cloud

    SAP BusinessObjects Cloud offers data connectivity to many on-premise and cloud data sources. You can either acquire data into SAP BusinessObjects Cloud or connect to the data source in real time without any replication. Learn how you can use each of the data sources available in SAP BusinessObjects Cloud, then review the use cases and...…

  10. Simplify Development Work for Data Exchanges with the ADBC API

    The ADBC API is a little-known option for exchanging data between two systems. ABAP database connectivity is an option when you need to exchange data to stage in the target system because it provides better control when performing database updates and data retrieval from the non-SAP system. Find out how to set up and use...…