SAP Businessobjects BI System Administration

Learn how to size, install, and configure a system that will best meet your needs Master the daily tasks that are necessary to keep an SAP BusinessObjects BI system up and running Get a complete picture of administration in an SAP BusinessObjects BI system- Up to date for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 A system administrator s job isn t easy. When stuff works, no one notices. When stuff breaks, suddenly everyone knows your name. Your most important task, then for your users and for you is to set up your system right the first time, and to keep it running effectively. With this book, learn how to do just that. Make your job easy: Keep a low profile. Practical Insight Skip the SAP roadmaps and get down to the nitty-gritty. With step-by-step instructions, detailed screenshots, and unique tips and tricks, this book tells you exactly what you need to know to do your job. Getting it Started Learn how to get the optimal SAP BusinessObjects BI system in place with practical instruction on sizing, configuration, and installation. Making it Secure Keep your SAP BusinessObjects BI system safe by learning what you should know about principals, rights, objects, hierarchies, firewalls, and more.Keeping it Running Make sure you know how to keep your system running smoothly. Monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance are the ways to do this, and this book will tell you how. Changes in Release 4.0 Face the facts: the Import Wizard is no more, and neither is Desktop Intelligence. Find out what this means for you, and what other changes you should know about.