What is needed for setting up Webintelligence and database?

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Hello guys,

as I didn’t find an answer I have to ask this basic question:

What do I need to buy to set up a Webintelligence System?
Where can I buy these products and how much are they?

The SAP website is driving me nuts, as I didn’t find any information about Webintelligence pricing.

Thanks in advance for answering this very basic question…
:stupid:

Edit: It’s for business purpose, so please don’t think I’m just interested for fun.

phil70 (BOB member since 2009-10-09)

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Nobody does this for fun Phil :shock: :wink:

Well, ok, some of us enjoy it.

Depending where you are based, you may be better going through a BusinessObjects reseller - they also provide training and consultancy to help you get up and running.

One word of warning though - be VERY clear what you want to deliver before you engage anyone in this. That is, understand how many designer and user licences you want for example as well as what reporting functionality you intend to deliver. Some of the guys on here work for resellers and depending on your location would be happy to help out.

Regards,
Mark

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Hello Mark,

thanks for your hint on resellers, but I wanted to do it on my own, because I’m involved into database administration etc. at work.

Do you know what software I need and how much I have to spend?

phil70 (BOB member since 2009-10-09)

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It all depends: How many concurrent users are we talking here? Do you need WebIntelligence or also Xcelsius, Crystal Reports, Explorer/Polestar, Voyager/Pioneer, etc., etc.

Otherwise you might want to start with BusinessObjects Edge (not Enterprise) geared towards smaller companies.
See here (including free trial) on how to purchase BOE Edge.

As far as I know BusinessObjects software is not sold in stores (but for Crystal Reports and Xcelsius, which can be purchased online at SAP), so either you go through SAP or through an authorized reseller.

Andreas :de: (BOB member since 2002-06-20)