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Learning SAP Analytics Cloud

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Learning SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview of this book

The book starts with the basics of SAP Analytics Cloud (formerly known as SAP BusinessObjects Cloud) and exposes almost every significant feature a beginner needs to master. Packed with illustrations and short, essential, to-the-point descriptions, the book provides a unique learning experience. Your journey of exploration starts with a basic introduction to the SAP Analytics Cloud platform. You will then learn about different segments of the product, such as Models, Stories, Digital Boardroom, and so on. Then, you are introduced to the product's interface: the Home screen, the main menu, and more. Then comes the hands-on aspect of the book, which starts with model creation. Next, you learn how to utilize a model to prepare different types of stories(reports) with the help of charts, tables, Geo Maps, and more. In the final chapters of this book, you will learn about Digital Boardroom, Collaboration, and Administration.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

The import process

You can upload an export unit that you saved on your local machine, or you can import one that was saved within your system. Here are the steps for this process:

  1. Click on the Main Menu icon, and go to Deployment | Import.
  2. Execute this step if you are uploading the export unit from your local drive. On the Import page, click on the Upload icon on the toolbar. In the Upload dialog, choose Select Source File, and pick the file from the saved location:
  1. To import objects and data from an exported unit saved in the system, click on the New icon (+) on the toolbar. From the list of exported units, pick one to import (A). You will be presented with a preview of all the objects in the export unit from where you can select or deselect items. After picking your objects, click on the Import icon at the top right of the screen. A small window appears, which provides...