Database Reference
In-Depth Information
In Figure
1-6
, we have unzipped the file and copied the resulting folders to the location described in Exercise 2-1.
Figure 1-6.
Setup files and folders
Please review the les in this folder before you start to go through this topic. Full instructions are found
inside the
_SetupFiles
folder.
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We have included additional videos and links that can help you tackle the installation if you still feel over-
whelmed. These are found on one of the author's websites at
www.NorthwestTech.org/InstallingSoftware
.
Tip
Think Small, Win Big
Creating BI solutions has never been easier. The tools that many vendors offer have become more refined and
user-friendly than was dreamed of a decade ago. Still, even with good and inexpensive tools, a BI solution can go
horribly wrong if it is not planned and implemented properly.
In the past, a number of approaches have been attempted to ensure that BI solutions have a big impact
on a business. One early approach was to include everything that was needed by the business into one master
solution. These solutions often took years to complete and were not always consistent with a company's current
needs by the time they were finished. This led to a number of issues that have now become widely believed
misconceptions about BI solutions. These misconceptions include the following:
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They take years to implement before anything useful is available to the end users.
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They take months of planning before they even get started.
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They cost a lot of time and money.
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They are a luxury, applicable only to large companies with large budgets and large
development teams.
