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

SAP Term: connection

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: A named set of parameters that defines how one or more SAP BusinessObjects applications can access relational or OLAP database middleware.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Connection in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT Information Design Tool is a way to link data sources to the IDT. It allows users to access data from multiple sources and combine it into one report. It also allows users to create a single view of the data by combining multiple data sources into one report. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a connection in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT Information Design Tool, users must first select the type of connection they want to create. This can be done by selecting the “Connections” tab in the IDT. Once the type of connection is selected, users must then enter the necessary information such as server name, port number, and database name. After entering all the necessary information, users can then click “Connect” to establish the connection. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a connection in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT Information Design Tool, it is important to make sure that all of the information entered is correct. This will ensure that the connection is established correctly and that all of the data is accessible. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary permissions are granted for the connection so that users can access all of the data they need. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating connections in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT Information Design Tool, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on connections. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create connections in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT Information Design Tool.