Description:

BusinessObjects may seem like a dauntingly complex topic, butBusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies makes is a snap.

Even if you're new to business intelligence tools, thisuser-friendly guide makes it easy to access, format and share data,analyze the information this data contains, and measure yourorganization’s performance. In no time, you'll be finding your way around Universes to seehow everything is shaping up, viewing and creating reports,building powerful queries on your organizations database, andmeasuring your company's performance using BusinessObjects XIRelease 2. This completely jargon-free handbook will put you incomplete control of the ways and means of a truly exciting andpowerful suite of business intelligence tools. Discover how to:Make business decisions with help from BusinessObjectsUse BusinessObjects XI wizardsPerform a server installationCreate and define a UniverseSet up desktop reportingCustomize and use InfoViewMeasure performance with Dashboard and AnalyticsTake advantage of data marts and understand how they fit intoyour BusinessObjects systemCreated by a team with more than 15 years combined experienceworking with BusinessObjects tools, BusinessObjects XI Release 2For Dummies comes complete with several short lists of usefulinformation, including tips on how to prepare for a successfulBusinessObjects integration and helpful resources beyond the pagesof this book. You'll also find an overview of Crystal Reports,BusinessObjects’ companion reporting tool.