Register Here
DateLocation
Add to SQLSoft+
Watch List
Click on a date to register
SQLSoft Live Distance Learning   Live@DL
Add to your watch list
1657




BOX-310 - 3 days - Instructor-led (classroom)

XC24008 - BusinessObjects Xcelsius 2008 Enterprise: Core & Connectivity

Price: 1,725

Table of Contents

Introduction
Audience
Prerequisites
Certified Professional Exams
Student Materials
Course Outline


Introduction

This three-day instructor-led course is designed to provide you with an understanding of how to create interactive visualizations based on Microsoft Excel workbooks using BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 2008.

A series of interactive content, demonstrations, examples and review quizzes will help you better understand how to use Xcelsius.

The business benefit of this course is that users with data in Microsoft Excel workbooks will be able to quickly create visualizations and dashboards with minimal effort.

Return to Top


Audience

The course is intended for inexperienced BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 2008 users who need to acquire proficiency with building interactive visualizations based on Microsoft Excel workbooks.

Users of Xcelsius Present 2008, Xcelsius Engage 2008, and Xcelsius Engage - Server 2008 may find this course useful, but should first consider a course intended for their specific software.

Return to Top


Prerequisites

While not required for this course, experience with these products or technologies will be helpful: Microsoft Excel

Return to Top


Certified Professional Exams

No exam currently exists for this course.

Return to Top


Student Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

Return to Top


Course Outline

Creating a Model

  • Producing interactive visualizations of your data
  • Getting around in Xcelsius
  • Working with your Excel workbook
  • Visualizing data with charts
  • Using Xcelsius Components
  • Distributing your Xcelsius Visualization
  • Applying best practices for designing models

    Formatting a Model

  • Applying formatting options
  • Using themes and templates to apply formatting

    Adding Interactivity to a Model

  • Using selectors
  • Adding dynamic visibility
  • Troubleshooting

    Creating a Connected Model

  • Using live data sources
  • Connecting to XML Data
  • Connecting to data using an existing Web Service
  • Connecting to Crystal Reports data
  • Connecting to BusinessObjects Universes using Query as a Web Service
  • Using Live Office data
  • Using other connectivity components

    Return to Top