Sound functioning data models are not only a prerequisite to a successful BW landscape, but also fundamental to allowing an organization’s reporting and analysis operations to mature, evolve, and expand with the company. This book provides practical coverage of all the concepts and technologies associated with a fundamentally strong data model, ensuring that a model not only satisfies a company’s existing reporting and analysis needs today, but is also built to grow and adapt to a company’s changing needs.

Fundamentals of Data Modeling
Learn about the fundamentals of data modeling, including architecture, front-end tools, and the Data Warehousing Workbench.

Flexible Data Models for SAP NetWeaver BW
Understand why and how to develop a flexible data model.

New Topics and Technologies
Discover new technologies such as the nearline storage accelerator, planning applications, and the SAP BusinessObjects themes.

Case Studies
Benefit from extensive case studies that use actual data modeling project examples to illustrate how to develop a data model and how to use the Business Content for specific business purposes.

Valuable Reference Content
Leverage the substantial reference content provided in the appendices, including a list of common SAP abbreviations, transaction codes, programs, functional modules, tables, and delta processes.

Highlights
· Basic Principles of Data Modeling
· SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP BusinessObjects
· DataProviders
· Layered, Scalable Architecture (LSA)
· SAP Business Content
· Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
· The Reporting Layer
· Planning Applications
· Data Retention