Multidimensional Reporting

OLAP Report Market Analysis: Multidimensional Reporting

Author: Nigel Pendse Released: 2002 Pages: 16 Single User Price: $295 USD The final value of an OLAP is delivered through multidimensional reports on screen, paper, a Web browser or even a pager. This article tells you what to watch out for amidst all the glitzy demos. Multidimensional reporting, a key function of OLAP software, is implemented in different ways by different vendors. This analysis will enable you to pinpoint those types of features that are most appropriate to your application and user needs so that you can match them against vendors' products. While most suppliers make expansive claims, you will learn what to look for from a user's perspective. It takes you through 12 key aspects of multidimensional reporting including: Drill up - as well as drill down GUI screen handling - flexibility to handle different user screens is important Additional calculations - how these should be performed in different circumstances Drag and drop facilities for report creation. This briefing provides guidance on the full range of issues that influence the style and scope of multidimensional reporting and their relevance to different corporate requirements.

Contents: Nested dimensional layouts GUI screen handling Selecting members Drilling down Exception reporting Calculations Graphics Data entry Customization Printing Web based reporting Broadcasting Summary Ask a question about this product? Other customers also purchased: Dimensions Analysis Scalability Analysis Cognos PowerPlay Review Email a colleague about this product

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