BusinessObjects Enterprise architecture basic terminology

HostA host can be a physical computer or virtual machine.ServerA server is an Operating System (OS) level process hosting one or more services.For example,CMS and Adaptive Processing Server are servers.A server runs under a specific OS account and has its own PID.ServiceA service is a server subsystem that provides a specific function. The service runs within thememory space of its server under the Process ID (PID) of the parent...

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Introduction to Semantic Layers

Introduction to Semantic LayersThe semantic layer is a metadata layer that abstracts the complexities of the data source. The end user sees only a logical grouping of available, well-named fields for use and does not have to concern them with the details of database design or need any SQL knowledge.In Business Objects XI, two semantic layers are supported business views and universes. With the merging of Crystal Decisions and...

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Inmon vs. Kimball - An Analysis

Mr. William (Bill) Inmon is known as the “Father of Data Warehousing”, entitled for coining the term “Data Warehouse” in 1991. He defined a model to support “single version of the truth” and championed the concept for more than a decade. He also created “Corporate Information Factory” in collaboration with Ms. Claudia Imhoff. Mr. Inmon is known to have published 40+ books and 600+ articles.Mr. Ralph Kimball is known as the...

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