Watch the video to see how you can build your own reports using simple business terms.
Universe Design Process
The purpose of the universe is to help business users become self-sufficient in their reporting activities. Always focus on the needs of business users when designing the universe. You need knowledge of databases, data sources, and coding languages to create the universe. However, the universe should be simple enough for any user to understand and use.
Developing a universe follows the same project management best practices as other projects. The planning phase is the most important because you gather user requirements and define the universe’s overall design.
Gathering user requirements and designing the universe based on those requirements are the key stages in the process. Involve key business users in these stages. Their input ensures that the universe meets their needs for business language, object organization, and accessible data.
Let's Summarize What You've Learned
- A universe organizes metadata to let business users analyze and report on data using familiar business terms.
- Universes act as translators, allowing users to access data without needing technical skills or writing code.
- Involving business users in universe design ensures the universe meets their reporting needs and uses relevant terminology.
- Universes promote consistent data usage and enable self-service reporting across different departments.