Business Intelligence in Action Using Open Source Software

This book is about how to develop business intelligence (BI) applications using open source software. It introduces BI concepts and technologies in clear language; it also includes the detail step-by-step practical guides, so readers can learn from examples. It covers the main areas of: 1) enterprise reporting using BIRT or Jasper reporting tools; 2) multi-dimensional analysis using Mondrian OLAP; and 3) deployment and configuration of BI applications using SpagoBI suite.