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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)

System Administration

System administration is a key task in computing which includes upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of the system. Uptime, performance, resources, and security of the system are the major responsibilities of a system administrator. In SAP Analytics Cloud, a system administrator takes care of the following segments:

  • Creating users and setting their passwords
  • Importing users from another data source
  • Exporting users' profiles for other apps
  • Deleting unwanted user accounts from the system
  • Creating roles and assigning them to users
  • Setting permissions for roles
  • Forming teams
  • Setting security for models
  • Monitoring users' activities
  • Monitoring data changes
  • Monitoring system performance
  • System deployment via export and import