Dear Experts,
As I am supporting my first SAP system with the new BI 7 Analysis Authorization security model, I am quickly finding that having a solid BI background makes life a lot easier (at least the terminology, etc.). Therefore, I am looking for some books/study materials on building a more solid BI base in terms of security but would like some advice.
Basically, I found 2 books for sale on Amazon. As I am not sure of the linking policy, you can copy and paste the names into amazon.com and get detailed contents/description:
Data Warehousing with SAP BW7 BI in SAP NetWeaver 2004s: Architecture, Concepts, and Implementation
- Architecture
- Metadata Repository
- Data Models
- Use of DWWB for Data Modelling
- Analytical Engine
- ETL
In short, sounds a lot like the BW310 course.
SAP Business Information Warehouse Reporting: Building Better BI with SAP BI 7.0
- BI Overview
- BEx Analyzer
- Query Designer
- Report Designer
- Formatting Reports/Design/Use of Characteristics
In short, sounds a lot like the BW305 course.
Both of them seem beginner-friendly while containing a lot of detail, but as time (and money) are very limited I would like to know which would be better to give build my BI knowledge in regards to Security/Analysis Authorizations. The first book would give a more technical background on BI whereas the second book could be useful as Analysis Authorizations do center around queries/reporting.
Remember, my BI knowledge is very rudimentary. Let me know you opinion - thanks!