What is data connection in SAP BI-BIP-BOE - SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise?

SAP Term: data connection

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise

• Description: A data extraction connection with Customer’s databases or systems that allow specified Customer Content to be automatically transferred.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Data connection is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE) that allows users to connect to and access data from external sources. It enables users to access data from multiple sources, such as databases, spreadsheets, and text files, and combine it into a single report. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Data connection can be used to create reports by connecting to external data sources. To do this, users must first create a connection to the external data source. This can be done by selecting the type of data source, such as a database or spreadsheet, and then entering the necessary credentials. Once the connection is established, users can then select the data they want to include in their report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a data connection, it is important to ensure that the credentials are correct and that the connection is secure. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data being accessed is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use data connection in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE), please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website.