Types of Data Sources in SAP Business Intelligence

When working with SAP Business Intelligence, there are several types of data sources that can be connected to for gathering and analyzing data. These data sources include:

• SAP systems such as SAP ERP, SAP BW, and SAP HANA
• Relational databases like Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL
• OLAP sources such as SAP BW cubes, Microsoft Analysis Services cubes
• Flat files like CSV, Excel, and text files
• Web services and REST APIs
• Cloud-based sources like Salesforce, Google Analytics, and Amazon Redshift

By connecting to these diverse data sources, SAP Business Intelligence allows organizations to access and analyze data from various systems and sources, enabling informed decision-making and data-driven insights.