Crystal Xcelcius 4.5:
Data Connectivity
This one-day instructor-led course is designed to provide you with an understanding of how to create models that are linked to live data sources. By the end of the course, you will understand what methods for connectivity are available within Crystal Xcelsius ®and which connectivity method to use in specific situations. You will have the opportunity to practice creating different types of models through a series of workshops.
The business benefit of this course is that you will be able to create models that can act as dashboards, scorecards, and live reports for a full range of interactivity and maximum benefit.
Who should attend?
The target audience for this course is the technical user who will connect existing models to live data sources.
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand Crystal Xcelcius interactive models
- Use XML and the Use Web Services Option
- Use Excel 2003 XML Maps
- Use the XML Data Button
- Use Flash Variables
- Use the SOAP Web Services Connector
- Use the Live Office Connector
Prerequisites
To be successful, you should have attended the following offering:
- Crystal Xcelsius 4 .5: Designing Interactive Presentations
While not required for this course, experience with these products or technologies will be helpful:
- Working knowledge of databases, XML, Flash, Live Office and Excel 2003 XML maps
Materials Provided
BusinessObjects/Crystal Reports certified course manual
Certification Applicability
This course is not applicable to any Business Objects Certified Professional programs.
Enrollment Details
Course Number: PM281
Course Length: 1 day (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Locations: Cincinnati, Columbus, Charlotte
For further course descriptions and enrollment information contact our training department ph: 513-984-6700
