This book shows how to use the CIF data model to expand the standard BW business content and data structures. Readers will also benefit from the author's extensive consulting experience in implementing projects at mid-and large-size companies.
Initially, the book gives an overview of the Corporate Information Factory (CIF) model. Characteristic of the CIF is the flexibility of the data model as the basis for later changes and enhancements. The model and its structure is introduced in great detail, including explanations of the changes and enhancements that can be made to existing BI systems.
The structure of the CIF is described from beginning to end, including practical examples. A data model is developed and the extraction process chains needed for administration are created. The book goes into significant detail about the knowledge requirements, which in most projects are part of the data model.
Finally, the new enhancements to the data model are covered, with a focus on how easy it is to implement these changes in a BI system. Readers will learn the process for upgrading the standard business content when it is not sufficient for the organization's requirements (as is often the case with HR and Logistics). Integrating the CIF data model into the SAP NetWeaver BI data model is explained in detail, with common customer and internal requirements presented. The book explains how the requirements of many different departments can be met without driving up the maintenance costs using the CIF.
The examples in the book are taken from different areas (MM and HCM primarily), and are described so that they can easily be applied to other components and applications.
All examples will be based on complete source code, available for download from the book's website. In addition, the book offers step-by-step instructions on how the requirements of all departments can be implemented with the CIF.
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Höhe: 22.9 cm
Breite: 17.5 cm
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978-1-59229-301-8 (9781592293018)
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Daniel Knapp joined IXULT AG in 2004 as an SAP Technology Consultant. Since the introduction of Rich Internet Applications, he has been working as a developer in the Flash and Flex environments. After earning a degree in information technology, he gathered much experience in numerous projects. He has a profound knowledge of SAP systems.
1 ... Introduction ... 11
... 1.1 ... Introduction to SAP NetWeaver BW ... 11
... 1.2 ... SAP's Data Model in Business Content ... 13
... 1.3 ... Structure of the Book ... 16
... 1.4 ... Target Groups ... 17
2 ... The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW ... 19
... 2.1 ... Introduction to the EDW ... 19
... 2.2 ... Layer 1 -- Data Acquisition Layer ... 27
... 2.3 ... Layer 2 -- EDW Layer ... 30
... 2.4 ... Layer 3 -- ODS Layer ... 34
... 2.5 ... Layer 4 -- ADM Layer ... 35
... 2.6 ... New Requirements in the EDW ... 38
... 2.7 ... Advantages and Disadvantages of an EDW ... 42
... 2.8 ... Variations in the EDW Concept ... 44
... 2.9 ... Summary ... 49
3 ... Development of an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Based on Examples ... 51
... 3.1 ... Introduction of the Example ... 51
... 3.2 ... Concept of the EDW ... 55
... 3.3 ... Implementing the DataSources ... 62
... 3.4 ... Designing the Basic Structure in the BW System ... 69
... 3.5 ... Creating InfoObjects ... 71
... 3.6 ... Modeling the Data Acquisition Layer ... 73
... 3.7 ... Modeling the EDW Layer ... 78
... 3.8 ... Modeling the ADM Layer ... 84
... 3.9 ... Implementation of the Master Data Transformations ... 93
... 3.10 ... Implementation of the Transaction Data Transformations ... 104
... 3.11 ... Summary ... 112
4 ... Extension of the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW ... 113
... 4.1 ... Description of the New Requirements ... 113
... 4.2 ... Update of Characteristics ... 114
... 4.3 ... Extension of the EDW Model ... 116
... 4.4 ... Summary ... 128
5 ... Usual Requirements on Business Warehouse (BW) Systems ... 129
... 5.1 ... Historization of Objects ... 130
... 5.2 ... Number of Objects to be Included ... 135
... 5.3 ... Admission of Future Data ... 146
... 5.4 ... Summary ... 148
6 ... Load Control ... 151
... 6.1 ... Principles of Data Currency ... 151
... 6.2 ... Load Control with SAP NetWeaver BW ... 155
... 6.3 ... Designing a Simple Load Control ... 156
... 6.4 ... Designing a Complex Load Control ... 162
... 6.5 ... Summary ... 176
A ... Literature ... 179
B ... List of Abbreviations ... 181
C ... Glossary ... 183
D ... InfoObjects from Business Content ... 185
E ... The Author ... 187
