Defining BI User Segments

As you define different user segments, you need to consider the characteristics of your user groups. The following are some characteristics that will help you segment potential SAP BusinessObjects users.

Primary Versus Secondary

Some users log in to BI Launchpad to develop their own reports, refresh queries, and interactively analyze the data. These are primary users whom you will grant access to in the Central Management Console (CMC).

However, you will also have a secondary segment of users who consume the information provided by report authors and analysts. These secondary users may never log directly in to SAP BusinessObjects; in fact, they may not even know SAP BusinessObjects exists. They know only that they get ...

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