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SAP BW Certification: A Business Information Study Guide, Catherine RozeSAP BW Certification: A Business Information Study Guide, Catherine Roze

Catherine RozeCertified SAP BW Consultant

IBM Business Consulting Services

[email protected]

Session: 303

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What We’ll Cover

BW Certification ExamBW Certification ExamWho This Book Is ForWho This Book Is ForThe AuthorThe AuthorThe Editorial TeamThe Editorial TeamWhy this BookWhy this BookContents OverviewContents OverviewDifferences in 2.xx and 3.xx examsDifferences in 2.xx and 3.xx examsBW Version BW Version Ten steps for passing BW Certification ExamTen steps for passing BW Certification ExamWhere to get the bookWhere to get the bookQ&AQ&A

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Objective

The “SAP BW Certification: A Business Warehouse Study Guide” is a comprehensive study and reference guide for practitioners preparing for SAP BW certification exam

This presentation provides an overview of the BW certification, book, author, audience, features and contents

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What is the SAP BW Certification Exam

A computer based exam Offered at SAP centers worldwide 60 questions; 90 minutes Core areas: configuration, reporting, extraction Passing score: 70% or better Exam cost:

Free when taken as part of BW training $500 when taken independently

Unsuccessful candidates: Retake same examination (after a three month waiting period)

Maximum 3 attempts (for a given release)

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Benefits of SAP BW Certification

Simplified recruiting and hiringo Minimum knowledge levelo Minimized screening

Credibility o Wide-spread acceptance of certification credentialso Competitive advantage to certificate holder and hiring organization

Enhanced job opportunitieso Recognition and preferentiality from recruiters and hiring

organizations o More opportunities for certified individuals

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Who Should Read This Book

Practitioners preparing for BW certification exam*Practitioners preparing for BW certification exam* BW Power users, technical and functional consultants BW Project Managers and team leads R/3 technical consultants interested in working in BW BW practitioners seeking re-certification to latest SAP BW

release (Delta examination)

* * Beginners and practitioners experienced in Beginners and practitioners experienced in SAP BW, Business Intelligence or SAP R/3SAP BW, Business Intelligence or SAP R/3

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Editorial Team

Technical EditorTechnical Editor Naeem Hashmi, CTO, Information Frameworks

PublisherPublisher John Wiley and Sons

ReviewersReviewers L. Nolan, Director, SAP Portals R. Dunning, ASUG BW-BI&A Chair, OxyChem S. Pietroski, Chief Technology Officer, Integration Technology A. Mukherjee, CEO, Global IDs R. Puco, SAP BW Team Lead, Panasonic P. Harrington & D. Childs, Consultants, Enterprise Data Group

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Why This Book

A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND REFERENCE GUIDE REFERENCE GUIDE

THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO PASS BW THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO PASS BW CERTIFICATION EXAMCERTIFICATION EXAM

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Return on Investment

SAP EDUCATION THE SAP BW STUDY GUIDE

ASSUMPTIONS 3 classes (SAP Training Center)

Some knowledge/experienceNo classes needed

TOTAL COST $24,000 (Average)

$575

DIRECT COSTS

$9500Training (3 classes @ $2500)Travel ($2,000)

$575SAP BW Study Guide $75 BW Exam $500

LOSS REVENUES

$15,000 3 weeks at average $1,000 per day

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Features of this book

Practitioners preparing for BW certification (or delta) will find the SAP BW Certification the premier study guide: Introduction to certification process Resources for additional reading/study Tips and hints to maximize success Detailed coverage of exam topics

“On the exam”, “Restrictions”, “Unique to BW”, “New to BW 3.0” Also “Optimization tips”, “Notes”

120+ questions/answers A simulated certification exam

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Contents Overview: 9 chapters

1.1. ERP, BI, Data Warehouses and SAP BWERP, BI, Data Warehouses and SAP BW Introduction to ERP, SAP, Data Warehousing, OLAP, BW Introduction to ERP, SAP, Data Warehousing, OLAP, BW

2.2. The SAP BW Certification ExamsThe SAP BW Certification Exams Certification process, rulesCertification process, rules Logistics, prerequisites, certification requirementsLogistics, prerequisites, certification requirements

3.3. The SAP BW TrainingThe SAP BW Training Prerequisites, resourcesPrerequisites, resources Locations, scheduling and enrollmentLocations, scheduling and enrollment

4.4. SAP BW Data Modeling SAP BW Data Modeling Data modeling in traditional data warehouses and SAP BWData modeling in traditional data warehouses and SAP BW

5.5. SAP BW Building BlocksSAP BW Building Blocks BW Architecture, configuration and warehouse management

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Contents Overview (continued)

6.6. SAP BW ReportingSAP BW Reporting BW reporting and analysis tools and concepts Queries/reports design & management techniques Web reporting, and authorizations

7.7. SAP BW ExtractionSAP BW Extraction Tools and mechanisms to extract data into SAP BW Tools and mechanisms to extract data into SAP BW SAP R/3 systems and non-SAP sourcesSAP R/3 systems and non-SAP sources

8.8. Test taking tips and tricksTest taking tips and tricks How to prepare for the examHow to prepare for the exam Tips and tricks during/after the testTips and tricks during/after the test How to manage changes in BW certification examHow to manage changes in BW certification exam

9.9. Simulated Certification TestSimulated Certification Test Practice test questions and answers Practice test questions and answers Evaluate readiness and performanceEvaluate readiness and performance

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Contents Overview: Appendices

Valuable BW and data warehousing references:Valuable BW and data warehousing references: SAP BW and Data Warehousing ResourcesSAP BW and Data Warehousing Resources SAP BW Quick Reference GuideSAP BW Quick Reference Guide SAP R/3 Quick Reference GuideSAP R/3 Quick Reference Guide SAP BW 3.0 New FeaturesSAP BW 3.0 New Features SAP BW Training Offerings: Course DescriptionsSAP BW Training Offerings: Course Descriptions Roles and Skills for BW ProjectRoles and Skills for BW Project SAP BW White PapersSAP BW White Papers SAP BW Standard Business ContentSAP BW Standard Business Content

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Differences between 2.xx and 3.xx exams

High level of similarities in 2.xx and 3.xx examsHigh level of similarities in 2.xx and 3.xx exams Certification exams are SAP BW version independentCertification exams are SAP BW version independent Most changes in look/feel of the software

Not basic concepts and certification process

Focus on new features in BW 3.xx and delta examFocus on new features in BW 3.xx and delta exam Reporting

e.g. New architecture for Web reporting with IGS based on the elimination of ITS, improvements to Query design and Web application design

Data extraction e.g. improvements to Service API, XML integration, MetaData Interchange, Open Hub

concepts, Ascential DataStage Data staging

e.g. flexible master data staging, transformation engine and hierarchies upload Data storage

e.g. ODS, Aggregates, MOLAP cubes, and archiving and the addition of process chains New features

e.g. Mobile reporting, additions to Business Content, and Analytics

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The SAP BW Versions Covered

Book is version neutralBook is version neutral Contents is valid for BW 2.1C and 3.0. Certification process Goal is not version specific details/features Practical approach to get certified

Highlight key version information:Highlight key version information: New in SAP BW 3.0

Major changes between BW releases Appendix

New features in SAP BW 3.0ew features in SAP BW 3.0 How to manage changes in BW certification examHow to manage changes in BW certification exam Links to additional 3.xx resources

Web site: www.certificationSAPBW.com Information & links to new features/changes in BWInformation & links to new features/changes in BW

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Ten steps for passing BW Certification Exam

1.1. Become familiar with concepts, certification process and trainingBecome familiar with concepts, certification process and training– Chapter 1-3Chapter 1-3

2.2. Understand test objectivesUnderstand test objectives– ““SAP BW Exam Content & Weighting” (chapter 2)SAP BW Exam Content & Weighting” (chapter 2)

3.3. Attend SAP BW training (as needed)Attend SAP BW training (as needed)

4.4. Read “The SAP BW Certification Study Guide”Read “The SAP BW Certification Study Guide”

5.5. Study additional resources (as needed)Study additional resources (as needed)

6.6. Test your knowledge with practice questions Test your knowledge with practice questions

7.7. Review test objectives Review test objectives

8.8. Follow ‘Test Taking Tips/Hints’ and take simulated examFollow ‘Test Taking Tips/Hints’ and take simulated exam

9.9. Schedule your exam with SAP Education CenterSchedule your exam with SAP Education Center– http://www.sap.com or 888-777-1727 or 888-777-1727

10.10.Practice, Practice, Practice…..Practice, Practice, Practice…..

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Where Can You Get This Book

Your favorite bookstore: http://www.amazon.com http://www.barnesandnobles.com http://www.wileys.com

ISBN: 0-471-236-34-9

Feedback [email protected]

www.certificationSAPBW.comWhereto

FIND it

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Catherine RozeSenior SAP BW Consultant

IBM Business Consulting Services

[email protected] or [email protected]

Thank You for Attending!

www.certificationSAPBW.com

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The Author: Catherine M. Roze

Business Intelligence ConsultantBusiness Intelligence Consultant IBM Business Consulting ServicesIBM Business Consulting Services 7+ years full life cycle experience7+ years full life cycle experience ERP data warehousing / focus SAP ERP data warehousing / focus SAP Seven BW implementationsSeven BW implementations

CredentialsCredentials MS and MBA MS and MBA Training and Certification in SAP BW (2.x and 3.x)Training and Certification in SAP BW (2.x and 3.x)

Published AuthorPublished Author Feature articles in SAP Professional Journal (The “BW expert”) Feature articles in SAP Professional Journal (The “BW expert”)

““22 ways to boost BEx Query Performance”22 ways to boost BEx Query Performance” ““SAP BW Certification: a Business Information Warehouse Study Guide”SAP BW Certification: a Business Information Warehouse Study Guide”

John Wiley and Sons, New York, October 2002 John Wiley and Sons, New York, October 2002 ISBNISBN 0-471-236-34-9

www.certificationSAPBW.com Please remember to complete and return your evaluation form following this session. Session:303

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