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	<title><![CDATA[Uncover Performance Improvements When Working with Aggregates Based on Master Data]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Apply these tips to master data-based aggregates to improve your system’s performance.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5100&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:04:19 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Avoid Misinterpreting Your BI-IP Data After Currency Conversion  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Here’s a simple solution to avoid excess records in BI-Integrated Planning when you have multiple currencies in your plan. Unlike more involved processes that involve programming code, these four steps enable you to handle currency translation without coding.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5104&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:42:38 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Custom Program Enables You to Transport Query Variants Between Two Systems]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how to create a custom program and use it to transport multiple SAP NetWeaver BW query variants from one system to another. This process can also apply to transporting variants used with Analysis Process Designer.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5101&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:46:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Hidden Function Enables You to Copy Data from InfoProviders to InfoCubes]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how to copy the pure data stored in an InfoProvider using the function RSDRI_INFOCUBE_DATA_COPY. This function allows you to create fast backups of data in target InfoCubes.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5098&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:45:23 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Survey Says: BI Expert Survey Responses Rolling In]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover some of the results of our recent subscriber survey.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5095&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:05:21 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[12 Best Practices for Information Lifecycle Management Using the NLS Interface]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Using Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and Nearline Storage (NLS) techniques enables organizations with SAP NetWeaver BW implementations to improve warehouse performance while considerably reducing database administration costs. In addition, using ILM with NLS improves your ability to manage and satisfy service level agreements. Discover the important aspects of ILM and garner best practices for using ILM with NLS.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5091&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:44:13 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[BI Expert Live at SAP NetWeaver/BI and Portals 2010  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Join us at SAP NetWeaver/BI and Portals 2010 for a new forum, BI Expert Live. This new experience offers attendees the opportunity to meet leading authors from BI Expert, discuss topics from recent articles, and network with peers. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5060&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:02:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Seamlessly Apply Your SAP NetWeaver BW Data to Your Xcelsius Dashboards]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity for Xcelsius 2008 allows you to connect Xcelsius 2008 directly to your SAP NetWeaver BW queries. Discover how to use the new SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity and create a simple dashboard using Xcelsius. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5054&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:14:15 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Set Up Intuitive and Automated Reporting Functionality with Crystal Reports]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover a strategy for configuring and developing Crystal Reports for your organization’s SAP BusinessObjects GRC solutions, such as SAP BusinessObjects Process Control. Walk through key installation requirements and configuration steps for your SAP BusinessObjects GRC solutions related to the SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise server, and identify key configuration settings that need to be put into place. Know the other aspects of developing new Crystal Reports to meet your additional needs for SAP BusinessObjects GRC solutions.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5053&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:30:10 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Creating a Sound Strategy for Your SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator Go-Live and Support]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how to approach the final phases of an SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator implementation, including cutover, go-live, and support. In addition, learn some tasks that you can carry out after the accelerator go-live to get the most out of your investment.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5049&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:39:17 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP NetWeaver BW and Xcelsius: Excel 2007 PivotTables Provide Enhanced Interactive Reporting and Analytics Options  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[See how you can use Microsoft Excel 2007 PivotTables with SAP NetWeaver BW and Xcelsius to create a low-cost but highly functional reporting and analytics system. Learn how Xcelsius uses Excel 2007 as its data binding source for dynamic dashboards and data visualizations. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5048&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:32:50 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Universes: A Key to Reporting Integration with SAP NetWeaver BW  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[See how to display SAP NetWeaver BW queries in SAP BusinessObjects applications with two basic options via universes and direct access.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5040&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:08:20 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Top 10 BI Expert Articles for 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Here are the ten most popular articles that you accessed in 2009. Hot topics were dashboarding, SAP BusinessObjects, and upgrading. Congratulations to Ned Falk and Ingo Hilgefort, who each made the list twice. Click the links below to view the articles. (Note: You need to be a subscriber to BI Expert to view the full articles.) ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5009&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 15:41:53 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Share Data More Easily with SAP NetWeaver BW Connectivity for Xcelsius 2008]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the new SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity for Xcelsius 2008 from SAP BusinessObjects. This new connectivity allows you to connect Xcelsius 2008 directly to your SAP NetWeaver BW queries. Find out about the connection functionality and how you can use Xcelsius on top of your data from SAP NetWeaver BW.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4972&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:37:43 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Administrator and Power User Best Practices for Configuring Authorizations and Authentication  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When a power user creates an application in SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, users must be assigned and given authorization to read and write data that they own. Take an in-depth look at how authentication and authorization are set up to ensure users can only work with the regions of data they own. This information can help you ensure that your data remains accurate and that you aren’t violating any data governance policies your company may have.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4969&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:41 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Advanced Energy Industries Streamlines Planning with SAP BusinessObjects  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Savvy planning is key to achieving efficiency in your business processes, but for many companies the planning process itself is fraught with enough inefficiency to cause problems. Such was the case at Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AE), where the central finance department once constructed quarterly and annual planning reports from a flurry of emailed documents, revisions, and approvals.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4954&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:10:08 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Discover the Advantages of Using EvDRE with SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to design and develop reports and input schedules using EvDRE. Also find out best practices for reporting and performance improvement tips when using EvDRE with SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (both Microsoft and SAP NetWeaver versions).]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4929&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:40:28 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: An Overview of What to Expect When Upgrading from SAP BPC 5.1]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Take a high-level look at the updates in SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver. See how the new functionality compares to functionality previously offered in version 5.1 and how these changes affect reporting, data transfer modeling, and data and transport management.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4928&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:46:41 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects XI R3.1: Save Time and Add Reporting Flexibility with New Features in Service Pack 02]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out about the new features in SAP BusinessObjects XI Release 3.1 Service Pack 02 for the Universe Designer and SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence. Learn about new features for creating and updating OLAP universes. Discover new reporting features for SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, such as input controls and hierarchical fold and unfold in reports.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4915&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:44:06 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Share Strategy Management Data Easily Using SAP BusinessObjects Voyager and Xcelsius]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Publishing strategy data beyond just your strategy analysts and managers helps you proactively respond to changing business requirements, ensure alignment at all levels within your organization, and instill confidence in people making decisions. You can provide access to this data by using SAP BusinessObjects Voyager and Xcelsius on top of your SAP BusinessObjects Strategy Management platform.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4914&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:05:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Preserve Data Consistency in Write-Optimized DSOs]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP enhancement package 1 for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 includes a new feature to prevent a delta package from being deleted inadvertently and therefore causing inconsistency in a downstream InfoProvider. Find out how and when to use this Check Delta Consistency option.
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4913&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:07:31 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Ensure Business Access Segregation by Automatically Generating SAP NetWeaver BW Analysis Authorizations  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about an alternative method for creating and maintaining complex business access segregation rules that does not involve having your employees manually assign and revoke SAP NetWeaver BW roles with every employee job transfer. Through the use of analysis authorizations and security data models, you can update your SAP NetWeaver BW security automatically to reflect the latest changes to users as well as business rules governing data access. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4899&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:03:02 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Lessons Learned: How to Keep Your BW Team Tuned Up In a Down Economy  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out some tried and tested methods to ensure your BW team builds knowledge and relationships with other departments, even when projects are delayed. These tips will keep your team ready to go when projects begin again.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4886&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:04:25 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Maximize the Value of Your BEx Reports with Custom Exception Symbols  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to interpret the standard traffic-light exception symbols when you quickly scan a report. Find out how you can replace these symbols with something more meaningful, such as a medal to indicate sales success.
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4823&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:25:36 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Gain a Better Understanding of Application Management]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When a user creates an application, much of what happens in SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation is hidden from the user. Take an in-depth look at how applications are created and see how InfoCubes and applications differ. This information can help you quickly troubleshoot any issues your users may encounter.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4822&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:55:51 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Integrate Your SAP Data into SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The purpose and the semantics of transaction level data in SAP ERP can differ significantly from what business users expect to see in SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation when they perform their forecasting and consolidation activities. Taking these differences into account when integrating data into SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation is often more complex than it seems at first glance. The key to successful data integration is to understand the semantic and technical aspects of it, as illustrated by several examples.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4819&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:27:44 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Experience Faster Enhancements with the Remodeling Toolbox]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The new remodeling toolbox in SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 enables you to decrease your enhancement delivery times and increase end-user satisfaction. Find out when you should use it and learn tips for overcoming issues you may encounter.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4817&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:26:45 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Get More from APD: Gather and Store Query Result Sets for Complex Analysis]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When carrying out complex analysis, such as trend analysis, you may need to use a query as a DataSource. In these situations, rather than using transformation logic, try using Analysis Process Designer, which provides more flexibility and enables you to use queries as DataSources.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4809&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:19:51 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Give Managers Detailed, Visual Dashboards for Improved Decision Making]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how you can use Xcelsius, SAP BusinessObjects Live Office, SAP NetWeaver BW, and Crystal Reports to provide compelling data visualizations and dashboards. For example, you can add simple drop-down selection boxes to your charts to allow users to easily manipulate the data views in real time.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4577&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:54:54 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Combine SAP NetWeaver BW, Xcelsius, and Crystal Reports for Personalized Reporting]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how you can combine Xcelsius 2008 and Crystal Reports 2008 with your SAP NetWeaver BW system to show aggregated data in your dashboard and then navigate to the detailed data in Crystal Reports. By combining these two applications, you can show highly summarized data to your executives and managers, while allowing analysts to drill down to a Crystal Reports object to view more details about the data. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4785&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:32:39 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP NetWeaver BW and Xcelsius Develop Eye-Catching Reports with Real-Time Updates]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how to develop a Web service with Microsoft .NET that you can use to create Xcelsius applications that access SAP NetWeaver BW data dynamically. This allows you to develop applications that are always relevant and current. Downloadable sample data to try out this process is included.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4581&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:54:02 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Bookmarks and Query Views Demystified]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Bookmarks can improve performance, reduce query proliferation, and give users more of what they want: easily accessible targeted information. Find out how you can publish them through SAP NetWeaver Portal. Also, take a deeper look at bookmarks and query views to see how you can integrate both into dashboards. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4572&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:24:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence and Voyager: When Should You Use Each?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence and SAP BusinessObjects Voyager offer different ways to approach reporting. Find out how these two front-end options compare and who the target user is for each one.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4564&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:25:25 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Enable Little-Known ALL_FIELDS Parameter to Update Every Field in a Transformation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP designed the end routine to update only the fields that are specifically mapped in the transformation. This can be frustrating if you need to update other fields. Find out about a simple workaround using the ALL_FIELDS option.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4537&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:09:37 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Keep Your Business Going During an SAP NetWeaver BW Go-Live]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[During an SAP NetWeaver BW go-live, one of the most difficult tasks is the initial data load. By using the zero downtime approach, you can avoid taking your SAP source system (e.g., SAP ERP) down during the initial data loads as well as during data reloads. Find out how to follow the zero downtime approach for both logistics and non-logistics extractors.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4535&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:02:26 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Hidden Transaction Simplifies Data Cleanup]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out about the little-known transaction, DELETE_FACTS, which can help speed up the data cleansing process. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4532&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:58:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create Engaging, Error-Free Xcelsius Dashboards with SAP NetWeaver BW Queries]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[By using a remote function module and the Web service wizard, you can enable Xcelsius to display data from SAP NetWeaver BW. Walk through each part of the process step by step. Annotated code for the remote function module is included as a download to help you get started more quickly. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4492&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:35:56 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Take the Challenge Out of BEx Report Formatting: It’s Easier than You Think]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Companies often want their reports to have a certain look and feel. Using an example of formatting your BEx reports so that negative numbers appear red, find out how you can easily modify your report parameters. You can use this three-step process for other reporting needs, such as changing the exception icon.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4482&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:49:54 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Business-Owned Administration: AppSet and Dimension Management]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Look at how administration works from a business perspective in SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver. Learn about application set management and dimension management and see how they relate to SAP NetWeaver BW. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4474&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 16:11:08 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[An Insider’s Guide to SAP BusinessObjects and SAP NetWeaver BW: What Tools Should You Use Going Forward?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Delve into the reporting and analysis tools available with SAP BusinessObjects and SAP NetWeaver BW. Find out when to use which tool, where to find it, and who should be the one using it. Learn which BEx tools SAP will continue to develop and which SAP BusinessObjects tools you should consider for your long-term reporting and analytics needs. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4472&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 13:41:39 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Improve System Performance by Deleting Obsolete and Incorrect Hierarchy Variables]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out tips for using transaction RSZDELETE with hierarchy variables in both SAP BW 3.x and SAP NetWeaver BW 7.x.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4441&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:41:44 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Hierarchy Variables Save Time and Frustration When Creating Reports]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A hierarchy variable enables users to simply select the desired hierarchy when running reports. Find out how to create one in both SAP BW 3.5 and SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 using BEx Query Designer.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4433&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:18:35 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[6 Steps to Enhance a CRM DataSource Using a BDoc BAdI]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about a new method you and your BW team can use to report on information obtained when you add new partner functions to SAP CRM — the Business Document Business Add-In. This six-step process allows you to collect data in real time and enables you to load the data into SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence to use for reporting. You can also use this process to add other customized fields to SAP CRM. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4434&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:02:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Formula Variables Offer a Low-Cost Alternative to Cell Definition in Financial Reports]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how you can use formula variables with hierarchies to define individual cells in a report. This six-step process offers a low-maintenance alternative to developing custom query structures in BEx Query Designer, a pre-requisite for the cell definition feature.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4389&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:00:17 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Get to Know It Before Migrating]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the architecture of SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation. This helps you understand the migration options available for the different SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation releases. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4336&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:55:43 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence Plus SAP NetWeaver BW Equal Empowered Users]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how you can use SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence with your SAP NetWeaver BW system and learn how you can use the “Track data changes” feature to identify time-dependent changes in your data. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4333&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:12:03 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Select the Best Tool for Developing Management Scorecards from SAP NetWeaver BW]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When you don’t need a comprehensive management scorecard application, consider options beyond SAP BusinessObjects Strategy Management or Strategic Enterprise Management-Corporate Performance Monitor Balanced Scorecard. Depending on your requirements, BEx Web Application Designer, SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer, or Xcelsius can also address your company’s management scorecard requirements. Find out when to use each option and how to create optimized scorecards for your management teams, with particular emphasis on using Xcelsius. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=3950&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:47:18 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: An Overview of How It Works with SAP NetWeaver BW]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gain an understanding of what SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation is about and the heavy focus on making this a business-user-driven application. Learn about the two different products (the version for SAP NetWeaver and the version for the Microsoft platform) and the different releases of each one. In addition, find out about the various clients that exist, and get a basic grasp of the terminology used in SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation. ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:35:16 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Creating a Sound Strategy for Your SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator Implementation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Deciding to add SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator is a major step for organizations. Although the benefits include much faster query performance, you need to ensure that you fully plan your project. Find out how to approach the initial phases of an SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator implementation, including project preparation, blueprint, and realization. In addition, learn some tasks you can carry out before go-live to get the most out of the implementation. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3754&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:45:44 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Constant Selection Option Helps You Meet Unique Reporting Needs]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out about a hidden front-end option, Constant Selection, that allows you to easily add ratio-based calculations to your reports. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3743&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 9:14:22 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Custom Data Slices Protect Your BI Integrated Planning Data]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[You can use a custom data slice and standard exit functionality to create a data slice that you can lock and unlock. This allows the person responsible for BI Integrated Planning (BI-IP) configuration to set up a BI-IP layout in which users cannot update data cells manually. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3741&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:35:42 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Navigate the Complexities of Currency Conversion for More Accurate Management Reporting]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Since dealing with multiple currencies has become commonplace in a global economy, it’s no surprise that currency conversion is needed everywhere in global organizations that implement and run SAP software solutions. While currency conversion was mainly the purview of the ERP system in the past, ERP systems no longer carry that burden alone. Today’s managers want reports on aggregated data in various currencies. Uncover the hidden complexities of currency conversion in management reporting, and discover easy-to-understand examples that help you communicate these complexities to project stakeholders to ensure that your solution will meet all multi-currency reporting requirements. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3735&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:33:38 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Archiving for Performance Improvement: Part 2]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover phases 2 and 3 in the archiving process: archiving and retrieving the archive data by restoring it to an InfoCube. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3727&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:36:41 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Take Advantage of Association Analysis and See Your Sales Grow]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Most people are familiar with the “customers who bought this item also bought...” concept popularized by Web giants such as amazon.com. Association analysis, a data mining algorithm available in the Data Mining Workbench, helps you identify these related product sets. Find out how to set up association analysis in three steps. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3722&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:18:47 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Develop Dynamic Dashboards with BEx ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP BW has all the tools necessary to deploy a dynamic dashboard that shows custom content for each user. Discover some of the concepts inherent to making a dashboard successful and how you can use SAP BW to deliver them. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3716&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:39:26 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[A Better Way to Manage User Exits: The Flexible Approach]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The SAP NetWeaver BI environment involves many developers in many different areas (such as finance, logistics, and HR). In the traditional approach, all developers share the same user exit. Discover another way to handle this work — the flexible approach — that can save you time (and money), while reducing the potential problems of sharing user exits. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3715&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:21:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Protect Your SAP BPC Data in Just 4 Steps]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[To ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data and that system administrators have the access they need to SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (SAP BPC), follow these four simple steps within the SAP BPC security console.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3680&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:50:18 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP NetWeaver BI and BusinessObjects: Integrate Crystal Reports with SAP NetWeaver BI for Enhanced Report Formatting]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out which type of data connectivity is available for SAP NetWeaver BI and Crystal Reports. Then see how you can use the BW MDX connectivity to design a report in Crystal Reports that includes groups, hierarchies, and net sales data from SAP NetWeaver BI.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3666&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:49:38 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Tips and Techniques for Optimal Query Performance with SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator, available with SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0 and later, can reduce reliance on aggregates and improves how the system reads data, resulting in faster query performance. Find out which scenarios work best with the accelerator and learn which tasks you should perform for the best possible accelerator performance.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3665&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:48:50 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Migrate Your SAP BW 3.x Data Flow to Upgrade to SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0's New Features and Functionalities]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When you upgrade from SAP BW 3.x to SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0, the data flow doesn't automatically migrate with the system. Find out how to migrate your DataSources, transformations, and Web templates to the new format.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3663&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:47:52 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Create More Interactive Dashboards in Web AD 7.0]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[To develop nimble dashboards that adapt to the requirements of multiple users, you need complex script commands. Find out how you can combine the new standard script commands in Web Application Designer 7.0 to create these adaptable dashboards more easily.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3659&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:47:13 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Get Smart: What You Need to Know About SAP and Business Objects BI Tools]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Along with similar moves by Oracle and IBM, SAP’s acquisition of Business Objects has completely realigned the marketplace for business intelligence on an SAP ERP system. Find out why SAP made its move — and what the experts say you should be doing to prepare for the fallout.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3655&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:41:58 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Enhance Report-Report Interface: Create Custom Report Type as Receiver]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[With the proliferation of front-end reporting tools comes the challenge of achieving a seamless navigation within applications composed of multiple report types. It also results in a greater need to pass complex 
sets of parameters from one report to another. When standard methods offered by Report-Report Interface fail to support such requirements, users often must manually execute related reports and copy and paste the 
necessary parameters. Find out how you can achieve seamless integration by defining custom report types.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3635&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:39:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Make a Near Real-Time InfoCube]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Near real-time data is not possible as standard with InfoCubes in SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0. Only DataStore objects can use real-time data acquisition (RDA). However, InfoCubes provide better performance than DataStore 
objects. Find out how you can model InfoCubes to facilitate near real-time data.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3634&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:38:14 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Accelerate the Creation of Powerful Dashboards in Xcelsius]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Get to know Xcelsius, a BusinessObjects tool that you can use with SAP NetWeaver BI to create dashboards quickly. See how to set up a simple dashboard, from preparing the Excel file to customizing the dashboard 
design.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.bi-expertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3633&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:37:25 EST</pubDate>
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