Universe Appreciation Workshop
Workshop Description
This one-day workshop provides key end-users with an insight into how an SAP BusinessObjects universe is designed, maintained and secured. The purpose of the course is to enable business users to work more effectively with their IT counterparts and extract the maximum value out of their BusinessObjects deployments.
A large percentage of this workshop is practical based. Delegates will carry out activities throughout the workshops that are relevant to the BusinessObjects environment using a purpose-built training database.
Topics Covered
Introduction
- Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects
- Product Breakdown
- Tool Breakdown
Designer Module & "What is a Universe"
- What is a Universe?
- What is the Designer Module?
- Object Creation
- Multiple Table Objects
How a Universe is Changed
- Inserting a new Table
- Creating Joins Between Tables
- Adding Cardinalities
- Creating Objects
- Adding a Predefined Condition
- Measure Objects
- Adding a Hierarchy
Object Types
- Object Format
- Aggregation
- Possible Combinations
- Aggregation Problems
When to Modify a Universe
- Why change the Universe?
- Changes to the Target Database
- Changing Objects
How a Universe is Managed
- The Repository
- Exporting Universes
- Universe Security
- Correct Environments
Audience
Power users, project managers or IT managers seeking a high-level overview of the Business Objects universe design process.
Pre requisite Knowledge, Experience and Education
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Attendance at BusinessObjects FastTrack course or equivalent Business experience
Recommended Follow-on Courses:
- BusinessObjects Universe Design
- BusinessObjects Supervisor
Delivery & Duration
This is a 1 day, instructor led training course, which can be delivered either on your site or at our training suite in Birmingham.
Request More Information
For more information regarding this workshop, please call today 0845 124 9495 and speak to one of our team or complete our short form below.

