What is cube in SAP BI-BIP-BOE - SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise?

SAP Term: cube

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise

• Description: A multi-dimensional or OLAP database in which data is summarized, consolidated, and stored in “dimensions” each representing information such as customer, or product line and “measures” for example sales, cost, or profit, enabling improved processing time and storage space requirements over traditional data storage methods such as relational databases.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A cube is a multidimensional data structure used in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE). It is composed of dimensions, measures, and hierarchies that are used to store and analyze data. Cubes are used to create reports and dashboards that can be used to gain insights into business performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a cube, you must first create it in the SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise system. This involves defining the dimensions, measures, and hierarchies that will be used in the cube. Once the cube is created, you can then use it to create reports and dashboards that can be used to analyze data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a cube, it is important to consider the types of data that will be stored in the cube and how it will be used. This will help ensure that the cube is optimized for the desired analysis. Additionally, it is important to consider the performance of the cube when creating it as this will affect how quickly reports and dashboards can be generated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on cubes in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise, please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create cubes in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise.