1. PowerPlay Web Fundamentals
PowerPlay Web Series 7 Version 3
SC, VCR
Title (Standard Classroom) = Module Title
Title (Virtual Classroom) = Topic Title
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Standard Classroom
This slide replaces the roadmap slide, and also serves as the title slide for each module
(Exceptions: For the Introduction and Appendix Modules: see Slide 1 of this template).
If there are too many module titles to fit on one slide, then more than one slide can be used.
Virtual Classroom Recording
Recommended VC Script:
Let’s take a look at <state the current topic>.

2. Objectives In this module, we will: discuss fundamental terminology
describe the contents and use of cubes
list the PowerPlay Web components and describe their purpose
explain the PowerPlay Web application development process
use the dimension line, dimension viewer, PowerPlay Web Explorer toolbar, and online help
view a PowerPlay Web report

3. What is Business Intelligence?
Business intelligence allows you to:
use corporate data to support decision-making
explore and analyze data to reveal trends within a business
Raw Data
Organized Information
Better Business Decisions

4. PowerPlay Web as a Business Intelligence Tool
Use PowerPlay Web to:
organize your data into multidimensional format
explore data from different angles and gain new insights
find fast answers to business questions
make informed business decisions by analyzing your corporate data
For example, compare the
revenues of Golf Equipment products for 2004, 2005, and 2006.

5. Multidimensional Analysis
Comprehensive Sales Analysis
When?
Time
(2005)
Who?
Customers
(Channels)
What?
Product
(Type)
Where?
Location
(Region)
Result?
Indicator
(Revenue)
Quarter
Month
Type
Customer
Line
Brand
Number
Country
Branch
Sales Rep
Quantity
Cost
Margin
Combination 1
Quarter
Month
Type
Customer
Line
Brand
Number
Country
Branch
Sales Rep
Quantity
Cost
Margin
Combination 2

6. Cubes
A cube is a structure that stores data multidimensionally and provides:
secure data access
fast retrieval of data
Cubes can be distributed across a network or to individual computers.
Time
Products
Data Source
Retailers
Customers
Sales Reps
Locations

7. % # Measures Regular Measures Calculated Measures
A performance indicator is quantifiable and is used to determine how well a business is operating.
Measures are the NUMBERS you see in your crosstab report.
For example:
Revenue
Cost
Quantity sold
Units on-hand
Hours per Job
Number of calls
Defective units
Regular Measures % #
Calculated Measures
Revenue - Cost = Profit Margin

8. Dimensions and Levels
Dimensions are a broad group of descriptive data about the major aspects of your business.
Levels represent established hierarchy within dimensions.
Dimensions
Levels
When?
Date
What?
Products
Where?
Locations
Years
Months
Days
Line
Type
Product
Region
Branch
Country

9. Levels and Categories
A category is a data item that populates a level in a dimension.
Levels
Categories
Dimension
Locations
Region
Country
Branch
Europe
United Kingdom
London, U.K.
Manchester, U.K.

10. PowerPlay Web Components
PowerPlay Web includes the following components:
Transformer defines the PowerPlay application and creates the PowerCube.
PowerPlay Enterprise Server administers the cubes and reports available to Web users.
PowerPlay Web accesses the PowerCube via your browser to give you the ability to explore your business information and build reports.
Cognos Connection is the common Cognos Web portal for all users.

11. PowerPlay Web Application Development Process
The administrators develop all items for the client.
Determine the information required, then plan measures and dimensions 1
Revenue
Units
Discounts
Quota
Years 2
Quarters 8
Months 24
State 4
City 16
Store 72
Business 3
Product
Lines 6
Brands 18
Products
All Years
National Sales
Force
All Products
Sales Management Example
Technician
158
Obtain the
required data
Develop the model 2
Add the cube to a PowerPlay Web server 5
Test and revise 4
Create the cube 3

12. PowerPlay Web Viewer Use PowerPlay Web Viewer to:
quickly view reports that have been published to the Web
print reports in .pdf format
Explore

13. PowerPlay Web Explorer
PowerPlay Web Explorer lets you further analyze a report that has been published to the server.
PowerPlay Web Viewer lets you access many different features available in PowerPlay Web Explorer to further customize the report.
After a report has been altered to fit your preferences, it can be distributed again for other users.

14. Use the Dimension Line The dimension line:
provides a map of the information in the cube
shows the dimensions, categories, and measures that are currently displayed on the report
Dimension Line

15. Navigate the Dimension Viewer
The dimension viewer provides a full tree view of the contents of a cube.
Cube Name
Hide Dimension Viewer
Highest Level Category
Dimensions
Lowest Level Category
Measures

16. Investigate the Explorer Crosstab Report
The default Explorer crosstab report contains:
the first two dimensions in the rows and columns
the values for the first measure
a summary row and column
Column Level Selector
Summary Column (Second dimension = Products)
Home Cell
Columns
Row Level Selector
Rows
Summary Row (First dimension = Years)

17. The Toolbar Crosstab Agent Rank Zero Suppression Chart File
Options
Help
Custom
Highlighting
Save Report to Upfront
Swap
Saves As Report to Upfront
Show/Hide
Custom
Subsets
Return
to source
Calculation
Drill Through

18. The Dimension Viewer Toolbar
Use the dimension viewer toolbar to perform the same tasks as when you drag items from the dimension viewer.
Insert Before the Columns
Insert After the Columns
Replace the Rows
Insert Before the Rows
Replace Measures
Insert After the Rows
Replace Columns

19. Find Information in the Report or Cube
You can search the current report or cube to find specific dimensions or measures in your data.

20. PowerPlay Web File Extensions
You can save PowerPlay Web files in various formats.
Comma Separated Value (.csv)
Portable Document Format (.pdf)
Microsoft Excel Format (.xls)
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

21. View an Explanation
Use the Explain dialog box to view an explanation of the information you are exploring in PowerPlay Web Explorer and PowerPlay Web Viewer.
PowerPlay Web Explorer
PowerPlay Web Viewer

22. Demo 1 Explore the Parts of a Cube and PowerPlay Web Help SC, VCR
The bullet point in this slide should match the demo title - do not include the demo number.
Use a separate slide for each demo.
Standard Classroom
Demo numbering will follow the format of Demo X-Y, as per the Standards.
Virtual Classroom Recording
Demo numbering is as shown in slide.
Recommended VC Script:
Let’s move into <product name> and take a look at <demo topic>!
At the end of the demonstration say:
This concludes our demo.

23. Summary In this module, we have: discussed fundamental terminology
described the contents and use of cubes
listed the PowerPlay Web components and described their purpose
explained the PowerPlay Web application development process
used the dimension line, dimension viewer, PowerPlay Web Explorer toolbar, and online help
viewed a PowerPlay Web report

24. What is the relationship between dimensions, levels, and categories?
Question
What is the relationship between dimensions, levels, and categories?
VCR, SC
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Virtual Classroom Recording
Recommended VC Script:
A question will now appear. When you have responded, the recording will resume automatically!
<Read the question aloud.>
Example of a Question and Answer
Yes/No Example:
Q. In Upfront, security can be applied to a NewsItem.
A. Yes.

25. What is the relationship between dimensions, levels, and categories?
Answer
What is the relationship between dimensions, levels, and categories?
A dimension is a grouping of data organized into a series of levels. Within each level, there are categories.
VCR, SC
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Standard Classroom
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List only correct answers, not other possible answers, as for VC.
Virtual Classroom Recording
Highlight the correct answer, using annotation.
Recommended VC Script:
The correct answer is <state correct answer and clearly explain why it is correct>. (Do not read all of the answers.)

26. Question
What are measures, and what is the difference between measures and dimensions?
VCR, SC
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Virtual Classroom Recording
Recommended VC Script:
A question will now appear. When you have responded, the recording will resume automatically!
<Read the question aloud.>
Example of a Question and Answer
Yes/No Example:
Q. In Upfront, security can be applied to a NewsItem.
A. Yes.

27. Dimensions provide descriptive data.
Answer
What are measures, and what is the difference between measures and dimensions?
Measures are the values or numbers you see in your report (key performance indicators). They represent quantitative data about the business.
Dimensions provide descriptive data.
VCR, SC
Text boxes may be made larger to accommodate more text, however, the boxes should be centered in the body area of the slide, and alignment should be maintained as above.
Standard Classroom
Numbered bullets can be changed to regular bullets for Standard Classroom.
List only correct answers, not other possible answers, as for VC.
Virtual Classroom Recording
Highlight the correct answer, using annotation.
Recommended VC Script:
The correct answer is <state correct answer and clearly explain why it is correct>. (Do not read all of the answers.)