Module 1: Introduction

• Log in to BI Publisher
• Browse the Catalog and view Catalog objects
• Manage the Catalog objects
• Manage favorites
• Create a simple report based on a predefined data model using the Report Wizard
• View the reports
• Configure report parameters and set report properties

Module 2: Data Model Editor

• Understand the features of the Data Model Editor
• Explore the supported Data Sources
• Create a JDBC connection to the database
• Define a private data source
• Create and edit a data model based on SQL
• Define parameters and a list of values

Module 3: Layout Editor

• Describe the Layout Editor tool
• Use Layout Editor to build report layouts
• Work with various layout components
• View and save layouts

Module 4: Template Builder

• Describe the functions and features of Template Builder
• Install Template Builder
• Create RTF templates offline using sample XML data
• Connect online to BI Publisher to create and publish RTF templates
• Insert tables, forms, charts, and other components into RTF templates
• Work with basic and form field methods
• Work with advanced RTF template techniques
• Understand Template Builder for Excel

Module 5: Scheduling and Bursting

• Schedule reports
• View report jobs and job history
• Edit and Manage the scheduled reports
• Schedule a report with triggers
• Understand bursting
• Add a bursting definition
• Schedule reports for bursting

Module 6: Translations

• Describe the types of translations and the options available in BI Publisher for performing translations
• Create a localized template for translations by using Template Builder
• Create a translation file

Module 7: Create Data Models and Reports Based on Other Data Sources

• Create a BI Publisher report based on HTML (XML feed)
• Create a BI Publisher report based on XML files
• Create a BI Publisher report based on CSV files
• Create a BI Publisher report based on MS Excel spreadsheets
• Create a BI Publisher report based on BI Analyses
• Create a BI Publisher report based on View Objects

Module 8: Administration

• Describe BI Publisher administration tasks
• Configure data sources
• Configure delivery options
• Verify the scheduler configuration
• Manage the runtime configuration
• Set object permissions

Create Pixel Perfect Reports using Analytics Cloud Course Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Analytics Cloud
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques
• Familiarity with Salesforce platform
• Proficiency in creating reports and dashboards
• Fundamental awareness of pixel perfect reporting
• Conceptual clarity on data modeling, extraction, and analysis.