Learning SAP Analytics Cloud by Riaz Ahmed

Key FeaturesPredict new opportunities and risks in a few mouse clicksEliminate complexity with tools that let you plan, analyze, and collaborate in context—in real timeDiscover, visualize, plan, and predict in a single product with agile BI toolsBook DescriptionThe book starts with the basics of SAP Analytics Cloud (formerly known as SAP BusinessObjects Cloud) and exposes almost every significant feature a beginner needs to master. Packed with illustrations and short, essential, to-the-point descriptions, the book provides a unique learning experience. Your journey of exploration starts with a basic introduction to the SAP Analytics Cloud platform. You will then learn about different segments of the product, such as Models, Stories, Digital Boardroom, and so on. Then, you are introduced to the products interface: the Home screen, the main menu, and more. Then comes the hands-on aspect of the book, which starts with model creation. Next, you learn how to utilize a model to prepare different types of stories(reports) with the help of charts, tables, Geo Maps, and more. In the final chapters of this book, you will learn about Digital Boardroom, Collaboration, and Administration.What you will learnA clear understanding of SAP Analytics Cloud platformCreate data models using different data sources, including Excel and text files .Present professional analyses using different types of charts, tables, geo maps, and moreUsing stories, drill up and down instantly to analyze data from various anglesShare completed stories with other team members or compile them in SAP Digital Boardroom agendas for presentation to major stakeholdersExport the results of a story to a PDF fileSave time by planning, analyzing, predicting, and collaborating in contextDiscover, visualize, plan, and predict in one product as opposed to separate solutionsAbout the AuthorRiaz Ahmed is an IT professional with more than 25 years of experience in the field. He started his career in the early 1990s as a programmer and has been employed in a wide variety of information technology positions, including analyst programmer, system analyst, project manager, data architect, database designer, and senior database administrator. Currently, he is working as the head of IT for a group of companies. His core areas of interest include web-based development technologies, business intelligence, and databases. Riaz possesses extensive experience in database design and development. He has worked intensively with almost all the major RDBMSs in the market today. During his career, he designed and implemented numerous databases for a wide range of applications, including ERP.Table of ContentsGetting Started with SAP BusinessObjects CloudModels in SAP BusinessObjects CloudPlanning Model and ConnectionsCreating Stories Using ChartsAdding KPIs and Filters to StoriesAnalyzing Data using Geo Maps and ScatterPlot ChartWorking with Tables and Applying RankingCreating Events and Tasks Workflow with Collaboration StoriesDigital BoardroomSystem Administration