Businessobjects XI (Release 2): The Complete Reference

by Cindi Howson

Book Overview

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This book is a must read for anyone deploying Business Objects

It covers everything from planning your upgrade to the latest release, to best practices in universe design, and powerful report creation that maximizes business...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072262656
• ISBN13: 9780072262650
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Puts SAP to Shame

The distribute Help files with the BO Web Intelligence product are horrible. Almost any search yields the complete index to the thin help files that are provided. Maybe something was lost in the translation into English, but this book make the product learnable and usable.

Definitive Reference

Cindi Howson's guide to Business Objects XI Release 2 is a must-have addition to any Business Object developer's war chest. She has explained in easy-to-follow terminology HOW to use functions and WHY to use functions. Business Objects is touted as being a user-friendly program but frequently their own documentation is lacking. Ms. Howson bridges the gap neatly and comprehensively. I recommend this book for those who are getting started with the tool, as well as for experts who want a quick reference to specifics.

An insightful book

BusinessObjects XI (Release 2): The Complete Reference is not just about how to use this module or that module, it is also about how to maximize your Business Objects (BOBJ) investment. Cindi does a great job explaining how to use many of the modules (she focuses on the core products) but she opens the book with valuable advice on managing Business Objects across your company. BOBJ is not just another little application for a specific project, it, as with many BI tools, can transform your business if you allow it to (and save you alot of money). The other section that I was happy to see was on the fundementals of creating a universe - keep it simple and keep it focused! This very readable book is for the entire organization (get all your project managers a copy) everyone can learn and appreciate what it takes to deploy and deliver meaningful reporting.

Put this on your BI must have list!

Once again Cindi has done a great job explaining Business Intelligence and how to create a successful implementation. I'm thrilled with the new version of BusinessObjects XI: The Complete Reference! Details are covered in this book that are missing or hidden in documentation and are learned by actually using the product. Best practices are found throughout the book. What I have enjoyed so much about this book is that while the new functions are covered she has also taken the time to explain differences in the the new version for those of use who have used the product and want to know what happened to the bomain.key! It's great to see that Designer and Desktop Intelligence are fully covered. What's even better is that so much is covered in the chapter on WebIntelligence since that's where so many changes have taken place. I can't imagine a better reference book to have if you are working with BusinessObjects XI!

A Compendium of BO Wisdom

As a consultant, I've watched my clients routinely underestimate the power of Business Objects software. In this book, Cindi Howson lays it all out, distilling insights from what is obviously a deep and hands-on experience base with BO. I was surprised at the book's breadth, and impressed with the arwork, charts, and visual aids that supplemented the text. A great resource for BO development.