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18 Jan 05 - 06:20 PM (#1381748) Subject: Tech: Any 'Business Objects' users out there? From: GUEST,Ed Completely non-folk, but anyway... In my current job, I'm getting pretty good at extracting stuff out of various databases, and manipulating the results in various ways. I'm up for a secondment where I'll have to do much the same thing. The difference is that I'll have to (if pushed) use Business Objects rather than MS Query and Excel. I really don't know much about Business Objects, and am having difficulty grasping why it might be better than the MS Query/Excel approach. Any thoughts? |
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18 Jan 05 - 09:06 PM (#1381868) Subject: RE: Tech: Any 'Business Objects' users out there? From: darkriver Ed, You don't say what you would need it for. It's a fairly sophisticated data-querying and -reporting software. Far beyond what the Microsoft products can do. PM me. doug |
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19 Jan 05 - 04:49 AM (#1382080) Subject: RE: Tech: Any 'Business Objects' users out there? From: Scabby Douglas I've used it a fair bit. And have run training course for users. As doug says, it's a much more sophisticated product than anything you'll have seen out of MS Office (no offense, Microscrote). As this is not only non-music, but not even vaguely connected, if you'd care to drop me an email to mr_j_prufrock AT yahoo.co.uk, I'd be delighted to give you a much fuller response. Regards Steven |
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19 Jan 05 - 04:44 PM (#1382573) Subject: RE: Tech: Any 'Business Objects' users out there? From: GUEST,Ed Many thanks, Doug and Steven. My secondment doesn't start until next week, so I don't know exactly what's expected, but I'll be in touch when I know more. Thanks again for the offers of advice. It's great to know that a couple of complete strangers are happy to offer me advice if I get stuck. (You have to love folkies!!!) Ed |