Microsoft^? Office PerformancePoint^TM Server 2007

by Elaine Andersen; Bruno Aziza; Joey Fitts; Steve Hoberecht; Tim Kashani; Foreword by: Bill Baker

• ISBN13: 9780470229071
• ISBN10: 0470229071
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

With the information in Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007, you can learn the best practices for managing business performance using Office PerformancePoint 2007 and related Microsoft tools. The specific end-user scenarios begin by describing the business requirements and objectives and end with detailed technical guidance for implementing performance management solutions. Leverage PerformancePoint with other key technologies, including SharePoint Server, SQL Server Business Intelligence tools and Office Excel and Excel Services. Use PerformancePoint for common performance management scenarios, including scorecarding, dashboarding, reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Author Biography

Elaine Andersen is a senior program manager lead on the PerformancePoint Server team. Bruno Aziza is a senior product manager for Microsoft Business Intelligence. Joey Fitts works on Microsoft's Global Business Intelligence Partner strategy. Steve Hoberecht is a senior program manager lead on the PerformancePoint Server team. Tim Kashani is the founder and CEO of IT Mentors.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Author Biographies

Introduction

Microsoft's Performance Management Strategy

Microsoft PerformancePoint Server Fundamentals

Setting Up and Configuring PerformancePoint Servers

Overview of PerformancePoint Architecture for Monitoring and Analytics

Implementing Scorecards and KPIs

Developing Effective Analytic Views

Creating Effective Dashboards

Supplementing Dashboards with Reports

Implementing Security Controls

Planning Overview

Application Components

Business Rules

Data Integration

Reports and Forms

Security and Roles

Data Process

Deployment and Migration. Engaging Users in Monitoring, Analytics, and Planning

Bringing Monitoring, Analytics, and Planning Together

Planning and Maintaining Effective Dashboards

Planning Application Development

Index

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