09 December 2022
Feed SAP analytics cloud with SAP BusinessObjects data using the new connector
The latest version of the current BusinessObjects 4.3 SP2 platform can now be installed along with the new edition of the SAC connector Live Data Connect 3.4., which allows cloud users to consume real SAC data from both WebIntelligence and Universes documents in way that is more agile and secure than ever before. In this article, we will explain its new features and how to install it successfully.
New features and installation tips
The basics behind this connector, and how to install it quickly, are covered in the following articles.
How to configure and use WebIntelligence reports as a real-time data source for SAP Analytics Cloud?
The main difference between the new Live Data Connector 3.1 and previous versions is the ability to access and use data stored in SAP BusinessObjects WebIntelligence.
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Many organisations are already migrating to fully cloud-based solutions for data storage and analysis.
Since these initial versions, SAP has provided improvements in terms of stability and reliability, as well as providing the following tangible benefits for the end user:
- Greater security with SSL compatibility
- Improved auditing
- Better usability with the possibility to drill down
The following technical improvements have also been made from the motor side:
- More robust architecture, eliminating reliance on Restful service
- Greater security, allowing only the jks format for the SSL keystore
- Greater privacy, as the SSL password can be stored in a concealable file
At the installation level, the process is largely the same, with minor changes in the area of configuration, specifically in the LDC.properties file:
- Delete the line "boe.restsdk.url="
- Complete the "boe.nameserver=" parameter with the following server data: "SERVERNAME:PORT"
- Use a jks type keystore in "connector.https.keystore.file=", specifically ".jks", as any other format is no longer supported
- Change "connector.https.keystore.password=" to "connector.https.keystore.password.file=", and enter the password in a text file
Conclusion
The combination of the latest versions of SAP Analytics Cloud, Live Data Connect and SAP BusinessObjects is rich in new features and provides great stability to any hybrid environment with SAC & SAP BO, with the help of the LDC 3.4. connector, which is ready to be used in productive environments and is no longer just for demos.
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