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SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence: The Comprehensive Guide (2nd Edition)
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SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence: The Comprehensive Guide (2nd Edition)

Dallas MarksAugust 13, 2012February 28, 2026

SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence: The Comprehensive Guide (2nd Edition), coming soon from SAP Press

Object Formatting with the Information Design Tool
Semantic Layer

Object Formatting with the Information Design Tool

Dallas MarksApril 17, 2012March 4, 2026

Something’s missing but I can’t seem to put my finger on it…

Information Design Tool Application Rights
Semantic Layer

Information Design Tool Application Rights

Dallas MarksMarch 7, 2012April 21, 2017

A minor security difference between the Universe Design Tool and Information Design Tool

Ten Features That Absolutely Must Be in BI 4.0 Feature Pack 3
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Ten Features That Absolutely Must Be in BI 4.0 Feature Pack 3

Dallas MarksJanuary 23, 2012April 22, 2026

My wish list for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 Feature Pack 3. Or 4.

Getting Started with the Information Design Tool
Semantic Layer

Getting Started with the Information Design Tool

Dallas MarksOctober 11, 2011February 28, 2026

What kind of semantic layer tool would SAP create if they could start over?

Identifying SAP BusinessObjects queries using END_SQL
Semantic Layer

Identifying SAP BusinessObjects queries using END_SQL

Dallas MarksOctober 5, 2011February 28, 2026

A useful trick to help SAP BusinessObjects universe designers and database administrators identify the source of queries.

Converting eFashion from UNV to UNX
Semantic Layer

Converting eFashion from UNV to UNX

Dallas MarksSeptember 9, 2011March 6, 2026

Taking the Information Design Tool for a test drive.

Delivering Personalized and Secure Business Intelligence
Semantic Layer, User Groups & Conferences

Delivering Personalized and Secure Business Intelligence

Dallas MarksJuly 19, 2011April 21, 2017

Security profiles in the new SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence 4.0 Information Design Tool.

Using @Variable Functions in the Universe
Semantic Layer

Using @Variable Functions in the Universe

Dallas MarksNovember 9, 2008March 13, 2026

How to use @Variables in your universes.

Identifying BusinessObjects Queries using END_SQL
Semantic Layer

Identifying BusinessObjects Queries using END_SQL

Dallas MarksJanuary 1, 2008September 22, 2016

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As a cloud and analytics practitioner, author, instructional designer, and trainer, I help organizations harness the power of analytics in the cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. I prefer piano keyboards over computer keyboards when not blogging or tweeting about analytics.

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