Table of Contents

Part I - Getting Started With DiscovererChapter 1: An Overview of DiscovererChapter 2: Users and DatabasesChapter 3: Getting Started in DiscovererChapter 4: The Workbook Wizard--the Essential StepsChapter 5: The Workbook Wizard Part II--The Optional StepsPart II - Editing the QueryChapter 6: Formatting the Output in Desktop and PlusChapter 7: Using Graphs to Present DataChapter 8: Turning a Discoverer Query Into a ReportChapter 9: Using Discoverer to Analyze DataChapter 10: Using Discoverer Viewer to See Your DataPart III - Advanced Discoverer TechniquesChapter 11: Refining Items and DrillingChapter 12: Building Effective ConditionsChapter 13: Advanced Handling of Parameters, Calculations, Sorting, and PercentagesChapter 14: Query ManagementChapter 15: User Preferences, the Toolbar, and the Discoverer Administrator Chapter 16:An Introduction to Discoverer and OLAPPart IV - Using the Discoverer Administration EditionChapter 17: Getting Started in the Administration EditionChapter 18: Editing the Business AreaChapter 19: Interacting with the End UserChapter 20: Configuring DiscovererChapter 21: Setting Up Portal for Use with DiscovererChapter 22: Summary ManagementAPPENDIX A: MICHAEL'S GOLD MINE of ANSWERS TO FAQsAPPENDIX B: FUNCTIONSAPPENDIX C: DATABASES AND VIEWSAPPENDIX D: TUTORIAL DATABASE

About the Author

Michael Armstrong-Smith (Fremont, CA) is a Software Consultant and Technical Trainer with a specialist knowledge of Oracle Applications Data Warehouse, Discoverer, Electron Data Interchange, Software Production, Distributed Systems Design, Database Administration and System Analysis.



Darlene Armstrong Smith (Fremont, CA) has seven years experience as a professional trainer and instructional designer for The Money Store.