SAP Business Data Cloud Online Training

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Introduction to SAP Business Data Cloud

• Overview of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• Introduction to SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) and its role
• Comparison with SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere
• Use cases and benefits for data-driven business transformation

System Architecture and Components

• SAP BDC architecture overview
• Key components: Data Fabric, Data Marketplace, Data Integration
• Connectivity with on-premise and cloud systems
• Roles and authorization concept in BDC

Data Modeling and Business Layer

• Semantic modeling concepts
• Creating and managing views (fact, dimension, analytical)
• Business layer and metadata enrichment
• Consuming BDC models in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Data Integration Techniques

• Connecting to SAP and non-SAP sources
• Using replication flows, data flows, and views
• Integration with SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and 3rd-party systems
• Real-time vs batch integration scenarios

Data Governance and Lineage

• Metadata management and data cataloging
• Data lineage and impact analysis
• Managing data quality and policies
• Role of SAP Data Intelligence in governance

Security and Access Control

• Data masking and row-level security
• User and role management
• Secure data sharing using SAP BDC Spaces
• Trust configuration and identity provisioning

Data Marketplace and External Sharing

• Introduction to SAP Data Marketplace
• Publishing and consuming shared data assets
• Use cases for partner and vendor collaboration
• Data monetization scenarios

Integration with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

• Creating live and import connections from BDC to SAC
• Building stories and dashboards using BDC data
• Planning and predictive analytics using BDC models
• SAC as a front-end for BDC insights

Monitoring and Performance Optimization

• Monitoring data pipelines and flows
• Performance tuning techniques
• Logs and troubleshooting
• Scheduling and orchestrating jobs