What is aggregate-aware in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT - Information Design Tool?

SAP Term: aggregate-aware

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: A universe quality that allows the universe to use the query optimization of aggregate tables in the database. Aggregate awareness is defined using the @Aggregate_Aware function.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Aggregate-aware is a feature of the Information Design Tool (IDT) in SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform (BI-BIP-BOE). It allows users to create aggregate tables that are automatically updated when the underlying data changes. This helps to improve query performance and reduce the amount of data that needs to be stored in the database.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use aggregate-aware, users must first create an aggregate table in IDT. This can be done by selecting the “Create Aggregate Table” option from the menu. Once the table is created, users can then specify which columns should be aggregated and which should remain as-is. The aggregate table will then be automatically updated whenever the underlying data changes.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an aggregate table, it is important to consider which columns should be aggregated and which should remain as-is. Aggregating too many columns can lead to poor query performance, while not aggregating enough can lead to unnecessary data storage. It is also important to consider how often the underlying data changes, as this will affect how often the aggregate table needs to be updated.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on aggregate-aware, please refer to the SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform documentation. Additionally, there are several tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use aggregate tables in IDT.