Business Intelligence for Dummies

Name: Business Intelligence for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470127230

ISBN-10: 0470127236

ISBN-13: 9780470127230

Edition: 2008

Authors: Swain Scheps, Swain Scheps

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Want to know more about Business Intelligence and how it can help you make better business decisions? Business Intelligence For Dummies helps it all make sense. More than just the technology, Business Intelligence is a broad concept that encompasses tools, philosophies, and strategies for success. This handy guide explores the principles as well as the software, making it easier for you to create a business environment that helps you gain a competitive edge in today's demanding marketplace. By putting together the appropriate technologies and applications, you'll be better able to gather, access, and analyze data about your market and your customers. With that knowledge available, you can…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/10/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.10" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English



Introduction



Introduction and Basics



Understanding Business Intelligence



Fitting BI with Other Technology Disciplines



Meeting the BI Challenge



Business Intelligence User Models



Basic Reporting and Querying



OLAP: Online Analytical Processing



Dashboards and Briefing Books



Advanced / Emerging BI Technologies



The BI Lifecycle



The BI Big Picture



Human Factors in BI Implementations



Taking a Closer Look at BI Strategy



Building a Solid BI Architecture and Roadmap



Implementing BI



Building the BI Project Plan



Collecting User Requirements



BI Design and Development



The Day After: Maintenance and Enhancement



BI and Technology



BI Target Databases: Data Warehouses, Marts, and Stores



BI Products and Vendors



The Part of Tens



Ten Keys to BI Success



Ten BI Risks (and How to Overcome Them)



Ten Keys to Gathering Good BI Requirements



Ten Secrets to a Successful BI Deployment



Ten Secrets to a Healthy BI Environment



Ten Signs That Your BI Environment Is at Risk


Index