What is metadata in SAP (BI-BIP-BOE - SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise)?

SAP Term: metadata

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise

• Description: Information about how data is stored in a database, including table and column names for relational databases, or dimensions, hierarchies, levels, and members for OLAP databases.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Metadata is data about data. It is information that describes the structure, content, and context of data. In SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE), metadata is used to describe the objects and components of the system, such as reports, universes, and connections. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Metadata can be used to help users understand the structure of the system and how objects are related to each other. It can also be used to track changes in the system, such as when a report or universe is modified. Metadata can also be used to search for objects within the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Metadata can be used to quickly find objects within the system. To do this, users can use the search function in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE) to search for objects by their metadata tags. This can help users quickly locate objects that they need. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metadata in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE), please refer to the official documentation on the SAP website. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use metadata in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE).